- Dissent
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| General Meaning |
Protest, Resistance, Opposition, Disagreement |
| Usage |
The word “dissent” can be used both as a noun and a verb. It denotes the act of expressing an opinion that is different from the prevailing or officially accepted one. |
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| Antonym 1 |
Agreement |
Meaning 1 |
Disagreement |
| Sentence 1 |
Just two of the twenty members dissented. |
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| Antonym 2 |
Assent |
| Meaning 2 |
Opposition |
| Sentence 2 |
People started raising voices of dissent against the dictator. |
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| Antonym 3 |
Conformity |
Meaning 3 |
Nonconformity |
| Sentence 3 |
If dissent is not suppressed, you should not hope for stability in the country. |
April 18, 2011 | Tahir Abbas | | 271 views
