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dissent

[dɪˈsent]

dissent Definition

  • 1the expression or holding of opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held
  • 2a disagreement or difference of opinion

Using dissent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The judge's dissent argued that the law was unconstitutional.

  • Example

    There was a lot of dissent among the members of the committee.

  • Example

    The government faced dissent from the opposition party.

  • Example

    The company's decision was met with dissent from its employees.

dissent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dissent

Antonyms for dissent

Phrases with dissent

  • voice one's dissent

    to express one's disagreement or opposition to something

    Example

    Several members of the board voiced their dissent over the proposed merger.

  • to deviate from what is considered usual or typical

    Example

    Her fashion choices often dissent from the norm.

  • an opinion that disagrees with the majority in a court ruling

    Example

    The Supreme Court decision was split, with a dissenting opinion from one of the justices.

Origins of dissent

from Latin 'dis-', meaning 'apart', and 'sentire', meaning 'to feel'

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Summary: dissent in Brief

The term 'dissent' [dɪˈsent] refers to the expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially held. It can also denote a disagreement or difference of opinion. Examples include 'The judge's dissent argued that the law was unconstitutional.' and 'The company's decision was met with dissent from its employees.' Phrases like 'voice one's dissent' and 'dissent from the norm' highlight the act of expressing disagreement and deviating from what is considered usual.