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DISSENT

Definition:

1. [noun] (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
   
   
2. [noun] a difference of opinion
   
   
3. [noun] the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
   Synonyms: protest, objection
   
   
4. [verb] withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
   
   
5. [verb] express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
   Synonyms: protest, resist
   
   
6. [verb] be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
   Synonyms: disagree, differ, take issue
   
   

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Related Words:

• strike, walk out
• demonstrate, march
• rebel, arise, rise, rise up
• rebel, renegade
• dissent
• clash
• contradict, negate, contravene
• boycott
• direct action
• demonstration, manifestation
• walkout

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