dissenting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb withhold assent
    dissent.
    • Several Republicans dissented
  2. verb express opposition through action or words
    resist; dissent; protest.
    • dissent to the laws of the country
  3. verb be of different opinions
    dissent; differ; disagree; take issue.
    • I beg to differ!
    • She disagrees with her husband on many questions
  4. adjective satellite disagreeing, especially with a majority
    dissentient; dissident.

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