Dissent

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛnt/

Dissent (noun)

  1. a different opinion from what most people think or agree on.
  2. disagreement with the government or political leaders.

Examples

  • There was dissent among the team members.
  • Dissent arose during the meeting.

Common collocations: voice dissent, dissenting opinion, political dissent, suppress dissent, dissent openly

Dissent (verb)

  1. to show that you do not agree with something.

Examples

  • She chose to dissent from the group's decision.
  • They often dissent when policies are unfair.

Synonyms of Dissent

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dissent

  • agreeing or giving permission
  • having the same opinion