- pronunciation:
- dih
sent
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
dissents, dissenting, dissented |
definition: |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others.
Six of the judges agreed she should win the contest, and two dissented.- synonyms:
- object
- antonyms:
- agree, assent, concur
- similar words:
- conflict, differ, disagree, oppose, protest
|
related words: |
feud, object, quarrel |
|
|
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a difference of opinion; disagreement.
There is dissent in the community over how late the nightclub should be allowed to stay open.- synonyms:
- objection
- antonyms:
- agreement, assent
- similar words:
- challenge, dispute, petition, protest
|
related words: |
opposition |
derivation: |
dissentingly (adv.) |
Are you looking for the word
descent (the act of going down)?
Dissent and
descent sound alike but have different meanings.