English · Word Candidate

dissent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dissents · dissenting · dissented

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

Verb

Where a trustee refuses either to assent or dissent, the Court will itself exercise his authority.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

Verb

Some are so eristical and teasty, that they will not ... bear with any that dissent.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

Noun

ethnopolitical dissent

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “dissent” mean?

To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

Is “dissent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.