Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Dissents.
Dissents - 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)
Dissents - 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 dissents from her colleagues on this issue."
"The judge dissents from the majority opinion."
"He consistently dissents from the political party's agenda."
"My sister often dissents from my fashion choices."
"The dissident dissents from the government's policies and advocates for change."
Word Game Points
Is DISSENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISSENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DISSENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISSENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DISSENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissents is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISSENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
