dissent
the expression of disagreement or opposition to a prevailing or official view
Word origin: From Latin dissentire, to differ in feeling.
Dissent in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing dissent in a sentence.
Several members of the panel registered their dissent from the majority finding.
The lone justice filed a vigorous dissent, arguing that the majority had misread the statute.
Using “dissent” well
Dissent is the active voicing of disagreement, often against an official or majority position, not mere private doubt. As a verb it takes from: to dissent from the consensus.
More GRE words starting with D
to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime
a raised platform for speakers or honored guests
to waste time or act without urgency
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marked with spots or patches of color or light
to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt
to move slowly or waste time idly
a scarcity or shortage of something
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