dissent

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: protestobjectionresistdisagreediffertake issue

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority“he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion”
  2. a difference of opinion
  3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissentSynonyms: protestobjection

Verb (3)

  1. withhold assent“Several Republicans dissented”
  2. express opposition through action or words“dissent to the laws of the country”Synonyms: protestresist
  3. be of different opinions“I beg to differ!”“She disagrees with her husband on many questions”Synonyms: disagreediffertake issue
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Dissent \Dis*sent"\, n.

1.The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement. [1913 Webster]

The dissent of no small number [of peers] is frequently recorded.— Hallam.[1913 Webster]

2.(Eccl.) Separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity. [1913 Webster]

It is the dissidence of dissent and the protestantism of the Protestant religion.— Burke.[1913 Webster]

3.Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The dissent of the metals.— Bacon.

Syn: Disagreement; variance; difference; nonconcurrence; nonconformity. [1913 Webster]

Dissent \Dis*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dissented; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissenting.] [L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- + sentire to feel, think. See Sense.]

1.To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from. [1913 Webster]

The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice.— Hallam.[1913 Webster]
Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

2.(Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. [1913 Webster]

3.To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]

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