Thesaurus: dissent

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1. v. i. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.
2. v. i. To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government.
3. v. i. To differ; to be of a contrary nature.
4. n. The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement.
5. n. Separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity.
6. n. Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality.
7. n. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
8. n. a difference of opinion
9. n. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
10. v. withhold assent
11. v. express opposition through action or words
12. v. be of different opinions