dissent

Meanings

Verb

• To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
• To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
• To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Noun

• Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
• An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
• A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
• A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply.

Related

Similar words

• disagree, take exception, refute, reject

Opposite words

• agree, assent, follow, allow, accept, consent
• agreement, assent, consensus, capitulation

Origin

• Early 1400s, from Latin dissentire "differ in sentiments, disagree, be at odds, contradict, quarrel," from dis- + sentire (see sense).