Definitions:

1. express opposition through action or words verb
   • dissent to the laws of the country
2. the act of protesting noun
   • a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
3. the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority noun
   • The judge expressed their dissent in a contrary opinion.
4. withhold assent verb
   • Several Republicans dissented

Synonyms:

• differ
• disagree
• objection
• protest
• take issue

NearBy Words:

• dissenter
• dissentient
• dissenting
• dissentious