Dissented: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissented

 

[ dษชหˆsษ›ntษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

express disagreement

To dissent means to hold or express opinions that are different from the prevailing or official view. It is often used in political contexts where individuals or groups may not agree with decisions made by a majority. Dissent can manifest in various forms, including protests, written statements, or votes against a proposed measure. The act of dissenting is crucial in democratic societies as it fosters debate and allows for multiple viewpoints to be heard. Thus, dissent is an important component of free expression and public discourse.

Synonyms

challenge, disagree, object, oppose, protest.

Examples of usage

  • Several senators dissented from the proposed legislation.
  • The group's dissenting opinion was published in the report.
  • Many citizens dissented during the town hall meeting.
  • She dissented from the majority view expressed at the conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discordou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคนเคฎเคค เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dissident

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menentang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะธะดะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysydent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐ่ญฐใ‚’ๅ”ฑใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dissident

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disidente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhalefet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋Œ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dissident

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dissident

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒไธๅŒๆ”ฟ่ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dissident

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andstรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผxalif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disidente

Etymology

The word 'dissent' originates from the Latin verb 'dissentire', meaning 'to feel differently or disagree'. It was formed from two parts: 'dis-', a prefix meaning 'apart' or 'away', and 'sentire', meaning 'to feel or perceive'. The term was adopted into Middle English, encompassing both political and personal contexts of disagreement. Over time, 'dissent' has been primarily associated with expressions of disagreement in legal, political, and social arenas, becoming a vital aspect of discussions on civil rights and freedoms. In contemporary usage, dissent emphasizes the importance of differing views in fostering a healthy democracy and allowing for a diverse range of opinions to coexist.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,408, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.