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dissent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

Translations

dissentnoun

dissents

/dɪˈsɛnt/

désaccordSens général : opposition d’opinions ou de vues.

There was considerable dissent among the committee members regarding the proposed changes.

Il y avait un désaccord considérable entre les membres du comité au sujet des changements proposés.

opinion dissidenteSurtout en contexte juridique ou institutionnel.

The judge's dissent in the case was noted for its strong language and reasoning.

L’opinion dissidente du juge dans cette affaire a été remarquée pour la force de sa formulation et de son raisonnement.

dissidenceSurtout en contexte religieux ou politique.

The history of religious dissent in the country is marked by numerous conflicts and reforms.

L’histoire de la dissidence religieuse dans ce pays est marquée par de nombreux conflits et réformes.

Synonyms

differing opinion

Antonyms

dissentverb

dissented

Past Simple

dissented

Past Participle

dissenting

Gerund

/dɪˈsent/

/dɪˈsɛnt/

être en désaccordConstruction courante avec « with » ou « from ».

Several members of the committee dissented from the final decision.

Plusieurs membres du comité étaient en désaccord avec la décision finale.

Additional translations

faire dissidenceEmploi plus rare, surtout religieux ou historique.

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Definitions

dissentnoun

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.

The judge's dissent in the case was noted for its strong language and reasoning.

A difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement.

There was considerable dissent among the committee members regarding the proposed changes.

Refusal to accept the doctrines or authority of an established church; nonconformity.

The history of religious dissent in the country is marked by numerous conflicts and reforms.

dissentverb

To hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Several members of the committee dissented from the final decision.

To refuse adherence to the doctrines or authority of an established church; to be a nonconformist.

In the 17th century many villagers openly dissented from the state church.