dissent

(noun, verb)

noun

1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

- he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion

Definition categories: communication, objection

2. a difference of opinion

Definition categories: communication, disagreement

3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Similar word(s): objection, protest

Definition categories: act, resistance

verb

1. withhold assent

- Several Republicans dissented

Definition categories: communication, differ, disagree, dissent

2. express opposition through action or words

- dissent to the laws of the country

Similar word(s): protest, resist

Definition categories: social, contradict, controvert, oppose

3. be of different opinions

- She disagrees with her husband on many questions

Similar word(s): differ, disagree

Definition categories: communication