DISSENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
withhold assent
Example: Several Republicans dissented
Categories: Disagree, Differ, Dissent, Take issue
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a difference of opinion
Categories: Disagreement
Synonyms
Take issue, Differ, Objection, Protest, Dissent
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dissent" comes from Latin dissentire.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.