word
Dissent
Dih-SEHNT
/dɪˈsɛnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dissent
Dictionary meaning
The act of protesting.
Examples
- A public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
- The judge expressed their dissent in a contrary opinion.
Synonyms: objection
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