dissent

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    a difference of opinion

  3. 3

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

    he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion

verb

  1. 1

    withhold assent

    Several Republicans dissented

  2. 2

    be of different opinions

    I beg to differ!

    She disagrees with her husband on many questions

  3. 3

    express opposition through action or words

    dissent to the laws of the country

Synonyms

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