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dissent

/dɪˈsɛnt/
dis · sent dɪ · ˈsɛnt
English Definition
n. disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view
中文释义
异议,分歧
Significado en Español
disentir, disidencia
한국어 뜻
반대하다, 이의를 제기하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất đồng, phản đối
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How to use “dissent” in a sentence

Her dissent from the majority view was not popular, but she stood by her principles.

她对大多数人观点的异议并不受欢迎,但她坚持自己的原则。

The decision passed with only one voice of dissent.

这项决定只有一人反对就通过了。

In a healthy democracy, dissent is allowed and even valued.

在健全的民主制度中,异议是被允许甚至被重视的。

Two judges dissented from the court's ruling.

有两位法官对法院的裁决持不同意见。

Synonyms
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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?

  1. A disagreement
  2. B agreement
  3. C consensus
  4. D harmony
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A — disagreement. “dissent” means n. disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A few brave voices of ______ rose against the popular but foolish plan.

  1. A dissent
  2. B agreement
  3. C approval
  4. D consent
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A — dissent. “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.

How do you use “dissent” in a sentence?

“dissent” means disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view. Examples: (1) Her dissent from the majority view was not popular, but she stood by her principles. (2) The decision passed with only one voice of dissent. (3) In a healthy democracy, dissent is allowed and even valued. (4) Two judges dissented from the court's ruling.

What are synonyms for “dissent”?

disagreement, opposition, protest, conflict — all close in meaning to dissent (n. disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view).

Is “dissent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. dissent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dissent”?

dis-(apart, different) + sent(feeling) → feeling different → dissent.

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