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dissent
[ dih-sent ]
verb (used without object)
- to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from ):
Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view.
- to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church.
noun
- difference of sentiment or opinion.
Synonyms: , ,
- disagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
Synonyms: , ,
- separation from an established church, especially the Church of England; nonconformity.
dissent
/ ɪˈɛԳ /
verb
- to have a disagreement or withhold assent
- Christianity to refuse to conform to the doctrines, beliefs, or practices of an established church, and to adhere to a different system of beliefs and practices
noun
- a difference of opinion
- Christianity separation from an established church; Nonconformism
- the voicing of a minority opinion in announcing the decision on a case at law; dissenting judgment
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈԳٱ, noun
- 徱ˈԳپԲ, adjective
- 徱ˈԳپԲly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- 徱·ԳiԲ· adverb
- ԴDzd·ԳiԲ adjective noun
- ܲd·ԳiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dissent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But a choice to do nothing is in fact an abdication of our basic freedoms, and only enables an administration that is set on destroying individual rights and political dissent.
Human rights groups described the trial as an attempt to stifle dissent.
It was an open secret that Hasina had no tolerance for political dissent.
Ever since the war began, the Kremlin has intensified a crackdown on dissent, jailing hundreds of opponents and critics and silencing independent media.
According to Maria, Russian administrations have been installing surveillance systems to monitor any manifestations of dissent.
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Dissent Vs. Descent
's the difference between dissent and descent?
Dissent can be a noun meaning disagreement, as in I voiced my dissent, or a verb meaning to disagree, as in The judge is expected to dissent. Descent is a noun that means the act of moving downward (descending), a downward movement, or downward movement in general.
The two words are pronounced exactly the same.
Perhaps the best way to remember the difference between the two is to think about what related words mean and how they’re spelled. Words related to dissent involve agreement or disagreement and end with -sent, including assent and consent.
Words related to descent involve movement and are spelled with sc, including descend, ascent, ascension, and transcend.
Here’s an example of dissent and descent used correctly in a sentence.
Example: There was dissent among the climbers about whether they should attempt the descent during the storm.
Quiz yourself on dissent .descent!
Should dissent or descent be used in the following sentence?
The plane’s rapid _____ was caused by a faulty engine.
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