Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Dissented.
Dissented - as a noun
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
Example: "He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
A difference of opinion
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
objection20protest9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
resistance12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dissented - as a verb
Express opposition through action or words
Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
protest9resist6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradict15controvert15oppose10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be of different opinions
Example: "I beg to differ!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differ13disagree10take issueHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She dissented from the majority opinion."
"The committee member dissented from the proposed changes."
"He dissented strongly with the decision made by the board."
"The judge dissented from the ruling and wrote a separate opinion."
"The student dissented with the teacher's grading policy."
Word Game Points
Is DISSENTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissented is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISSENTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DISSENTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissented is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISSENTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DISSENTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissented is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISSENTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
