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dissent

UK
/dɪˈsɛnt/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/

Translations

dissentnoun
dissents
pl
UK
/dɪˈsɛnt/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/
The government tried to suppress dissent by controlling the media.
Правительство пыталось подавить инакомыслие, контролируя СМИ.
There was a lot of dissent among the members of the committee.
Среди членов комитета было много несогласия.
Synonyms
disagreement
opposition
differing opinion
protest
discontent
discord
conflict
contradiction
Antonyms
agreement
concurrence
consensus
dissentverb
dissented
Past Simple
dissented
Past Participle
dissenting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈsent/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/
расходиться во мнениях
They often dissent on political issues.
Они часто расходятся во мнениях по политическим вопросам.
He chose to dissent from the majority opinion.
Он решил возражать против мнения большинства.
Additional translations
не соглашаться
Synonyms
challenge
contest
disagree
object
protest
oppose
Antonyms
agree
concur

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.
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