Definitions for Dissent
dɪˈsɛntdis·sent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 4 votes

1. dissentnoun

   (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

   "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"

2. dissentnoun

   a difference of opinion

3. protest, objection, dissentverb

   the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

4. dissentverb

   withhold assent

   "Several Republicans dissented"

5. protest, resist, dissentverb

   express opposition through action or words

   "dissent to the laws of the country"

6. disagree, differ, dissent, take issueverb

   be of different opinions

   "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. dissentnoun

   Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

2. dissentnoun

   An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

3. dissentnoun

   A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case

4. dissentverb

   To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

5. dissentverb

   To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dissentnoun

   Disagreement; difference of opinion; declaration of difference of opinion.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   In propositions, where though the proofs in view are of most moment, yet there are grounds to suspect that there is proof as considerable to be produced on the contrary side, there suspence or dissent are voluntary actions. John Locke.

   What could be the reason of this general dissent from the notion of the resurrection, seeing that almost all of them did believe the immortality of the soul? Richard Bentley, Sermons.

2. To DISSENTverb

   Etymology: dissentio, Latin.

   1. To disagree in opinion; to think in a contrary manner.

   Let me not be any occasion to defraud the publick of what is best, by any morose or perverse dissentings. Charles I .

   What cruelty, in the most barbarous rites of heathens, has not been matched by the inhumanity of dissenting christians? Decay of Piety.

   There are many opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us, who are as good and wise as ourselves. Addison.

   2. To differ; to be of a contrary nature.

   We see a general agreement in the secret opinion of men, that every man ought to embrace the religion which is true, and to shun, as hurtful, whatsoever dissenteth from it, but that most which doth farthest dissent. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 1.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dissent

   Dissent is an opinion, philosophy or sentiment of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or policy enforced under the authority of a government, political party or other entity or individual. A dissenting person may be referred to as a dissenter. The term's antonyms include agreement, consensus (when all or nearly all parties agree on something) and consent (when one party agrees to a proposition made by another).

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DISSENT

   Dissent is the expression of disagreement or opposition to a prevailing opinion, policy, or authority. It typically involves voicing alternative viewpoints, challenging established norms or practices, and advocating for change or reform. Dissent plays a crucial role in democratic societies by promoting critical thinking, fostering debate, and allowing for the exploration of different perspectives.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dissentverb

   to differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from

2. Dissentverb

   to differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government

3. Dissentverb

   to differ; to be of a contrary nature

4. Dissentnoun

   the act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement

5. Dissentnoun

   separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity

6. Dissentnoun

   contrariety of nature; diversity in quality

7. Etymology: [L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- + sentire to feel, think. See Sense.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. Dissent

   Dissent is a sentiment or philosophy of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or an entity. The term's antonyms include agreement, consensus and consent, when one party agrees to a proposition made by another. In some political systems, dissent may be formally expressed by way of opposition politics, while politically repressive regimes may prohibit any form of dissent, leading to suppression of dissent and the encouragement of social or political activism. Individuals who do not conform or support the policies of certain states are as "dissidents". Several thinkers have argued that a healthy society needs not only to protect, but also to encourage dissent. In a well-known letter to Arnold Ruge in 1843, Karl Marx wrote: "if constructing the future and settling everything for all times are not our affair, it is all the more clear what we have to accomplish at present: I am referring to ruthless criticism of all that exists, ruthless both in the sense of not being afraid of the results it arrives at and in the sense of being just as little afraid of conflict with the powers that be".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Dissent

   dis-sent′, v.i. to think differently: to disagree in opinion: to differ (with from).—n. the act of dissenting: difference of opinion: a protest by a minority: a differing or separation from an established church.—ns. Dissen′sion, disagreement in opinion: discord: strife; Dissent′er, one who separates on conscientious grounds from the service and worship of an established church: a nonconformist; Dissent′erage, condition of dissenters; Dissent′erism (rare).—adj. Dissen′tient, declaring dissent: disagreeing.—n. one who disagrees: one who declares his dissent.—p.adj. Dissent′ing.—adv. Dissent′ingly.—adj. Dissen′tious (Shak.), disposed to discord, contentious. [Fr.,—L. dissentīre, dissensum—dis, apart from, sentīre, to think.]

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dissent

   Song lyrics by dissent -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by dissent on the Lyrics.com website.

2. Dissent

   Dissent vs. Dissension -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Dissent and Dissension.

Matched Categories

1. • Disagree
   • Disagreement
   • Law
   • Objection
   • Oppose

Anagrams for Dissent »

1. snidest

2. disnest

How to pronounce Dissent?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Dissent in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dissent in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dissent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Dissent in a Sentence

1. Martin Walker:

   Given the fragmented nature of the shareholder base, and the ability of many holders to have already voted with their feet and exited the stock, the chances of 'no' votes crossing the 50 percent threshold, (are) extremely small in my opinion, as a result, for Shell management the next few weeks are really about minimising the embarrassment of high profile dissent.

2. Gore Vidal:

   The corporate grip on opinion in the United States is one of the wonders of the Western World. No First World country has ever managed to eliminate so entirely from its media all objectivity -- much less dissent.

3. Lyndon B. Johnson:

   It is the common failing of totalitarian regimes that they cannot really understand the nature of our democracy. They mistake dissent for disloyalty. They mistake restlessness for a rejection of policy. They mistake a few committees for a country. They misjudge individual speeches for public policy. (Answering North Vietnamese charge that US could not endure)

4. Richard Royster:

   Acceptance of dissent is the fundamental requirement of a free society.

5. Jay Sekulow:

   While we are reviewing the court's lengthy decision, as well as Judge Rao's dissent, we continue to believe that this subpoena is not a legitimate exercise of Congress's legislative authority.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Dissent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dissent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Dissent
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissent
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dissent
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Dissent
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Dissent