dissent

Noun

Singular dissent

Plural dissents

(countable)

1. Dissent is a difference of opinion.

   In his dissent he pointed out what was wrong with the decision.

2. Dissent can be a public protest to show disagreement with government.

   The people marched in the street, showing their dissent to the changes to the law.

Verb

Plain form dissent

Third-person singular dissents

Past tense dissented

Past participle dissented

Present participle dissenting

1. To dissent is to disagree or have a different opinion.

   The judge strongly dissented the decision of the Supreme Court.

2. To dissent can be to take action to show disagreement.

Related words

• dissenter

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