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noun
Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: Anglo-American common law
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noun
A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To be different; to have contrary characteristics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: protest, objection
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Broader terms: resistance
Narrower terms: boycott, direct action, demonstration, manifestation, walkout
noun
a difference of opinion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: disagreement
noun
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: objection
verb
withhold assent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: assent
Broader terms: disagree, differ, dissent, take issue
verb
be of different opinions
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: disagree, differ, take issue
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Narrower terms: dissent, clash, contradict, negate, contravene
verb
express opposition through action or words
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: protest, resist
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: oppose, controvert, contradict
Narrower terms: strike, walk out, demonstrate, march, rebel, arise, rise, rise up, renegade
History
From Middle English dissenten, from Latin dissentiō, dissentīre (“to differ in sentiments, disagree, be at odds, contradict, quarrel”), from dis- + sentiō, sentīre (see sense).
Across languages
62 source translations are retained for this English entry.
