dissent

verb [I]

/dɪˈsent/ formal

Definition

› to disagree with other people about something: Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.Arguing and disagreeing dissenting

/-ˈsen.tɪŋ/

/-ˈsen.t̬ɪŋ/ adjective formal › There was only one dissenting voice (= one person who disagreed).Arguing and disagreeing

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