Dissent

usgb/dɪˈsent/
verb

To express or hold opinions that are different from those previously, commonly or officially held.

She dissented from the majority view.
Visual representation of "dissent" - to express or hold opinions that are different from those previously, commonly or officially held

Often appears as...

  • dissent from
  • dissent against

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Expressing Individuality

Use 'dissent' to show personal opinion diverging from a group norm or authority.

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He dissented by choosing an unconventional career path.
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Not Just Opposition

'Dissent' can imply careful thought, not simply being contrary.

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Her dissent was based on painstaking research.
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Subtle Disagreement

'Dissent' is a gentler, less confrontational way of disagreeing.

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They dissented without disrupting the meeting.
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disagreedisapprovalnonconformityobjectionoppositionprotestorresistancesatisfaction
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