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Vocabulary Entry
dissent
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A difference of opinion or disagreement.
Example Sentences
"The committee reached a consensus, but there was significant dissent among the members."
"His dissent on the policy was noted in the meeting minutes."
"In a democratic society, dissent is an important part of political discourse."
V
verb
To express or hold a different opinion.
Example Sentences
"She decided to dissent from the majority decision."
"He often dissents from the accepted views of his peers."
"It's important to dissent when you believe something is wrong."