dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
dis · sent
dɪ · ˈsɛnt
English Definition
n. disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view
Significado en Español
disentir, disidencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất đồng, phản đối
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis-(apart, different) + sent(feeling) → feeling different → dissent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for the word “dissent” in the context of expressing a differing opinion?
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A
agreement
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B
disagreement
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C
harmony
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D
consensus
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B — disagreement.
“dissent” means n. disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view
Common questions about “dissent”
What does “dissent” mean?
dissent — n. disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view. In Chinese: 异议，分歧.
How do you pronounce “dissent”?
dissent is pronounced /dɪˈsɛnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · sent.
Is “dissent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dissent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dissent”?
dis-(apart, different) + sent(feeling) → feeling different → dissent.
