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dissent - Dictionary definition and meaning for dissent

DISSENT

(noun) the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
synonyms : objection , protest
(noun) a difference of opinion
(noun) (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
"he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
(verb) withhold assent
"Several Republicans dissented"
(verb) be of different opinions
"I beg to differ!", "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
synonyms : differ , disagree , take issue
(verb) express opposition through action or words
"dissent to the laws of the country"
synonyms : protest , resist

Mnemonics for dissent

(Tag: ) ASSENT, ACCORD etc mean, to agree and DISSENT, DISCORD etc mean to disagree.
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(Tag: ) dis+assent=> opposite of agreement=>to refute
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