Dissent - English meaning

verb

Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.

Usage examples:

Sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced

verb

Present participle of argue

verb

To speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them

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Argue over they were arguing over which film to go and see., the children are always arguing., argu…

noun

An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

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I've had an argument with my father

noun

A disagreement, or the process of disagreeing

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The children had an argument about/over what game to play., he got into an argument with jeff in th…

noun

A reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons

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Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, let's vote on it., [ + that ] …

noun

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

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The eternal conflict between the sexes

verb

Be incompatible or at variance; clash.

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Parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict

noun

An active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs

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[ c ] conflicts between parents and children become more frequent when the children become teenager…

noun

Open resistance; bold disobedience.

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An act of defiance

noun

Proud and determined opposition against authority or against someone more powerful than you are

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They are continuing to publish their newspaper, in defiance of government attempts to close it down.

noun

Behaviour in which you refuse to obey someone or something

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Act of defiance the demonstration is a pointless act of defiance against the government., in defian…

verb

Raise objections or show reluctance.

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Normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred

noun

The action of objecting to or hesitating over something.

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They accepted this ruling without demur

verb

To express disagreement or refusal to do something

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Jack urged me to go, but i demurred.

idiom

A disagreement

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There was a difference of opinion about the best way to run the business, and as a result i left th…

noun

Lack of consensus or approval.

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There was some disagreement about the details

noun

A situation in which people have different opinions, or an inability to agree

Usage examples:

[ c ] the candidates had few disagreements about the major issues.

noun

An argument or a situation in which people do not have the same opinion

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Disagreement over we had a disagreement over the fee for the work., disagreement about there is som…

noun

Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

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Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice

noun

The expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong

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The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval., he decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his …

noun

The feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something

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Disapproval of although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion., th…

noun

A disagreement or argument.

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A territorial dispute between the two countries

verb

Argue about (something).

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The point has been much disputed

noun

An argument or disagreement

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[ c ] management and the union are trying to resolve the dispute over working conditions., her skil…

noun

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

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A lubrication system which reduces friction

noun

The force that works against an object as it slides along the surface of another object or moves through a liquid or gas

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A gasoline engine loses over 70 percent of its energy to friction and heat., there’s less friction …

noun

The force that makes it difficult for one object to slide along the surface of another or to move through a liquid or gas

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When you rub your hands together the friction produces heat.

noun

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

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He was dismissed for insubordination

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The refusal to obey someone who is in a higher position than you and who has the authority to tell you what to do

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She had recently been fired from her job for insubordination.

noun

The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority

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Investigators charged him with dishonesty and insubordination.

noun

An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.

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They have raised no objections to the latest plans

noun

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

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There was considerable opposition to the proposal

noun

Disagreement with something, often by speaking or fighting against it, or (esp. in politics) the people or group who are not in power

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The proposal faces strong opposition., they expect to defeat the opposition.

noun

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Usage examples:

The british team lodged an official protest

verb

Express an objection to what someone has said or done.

Usage examples:

Before muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses

verb

Have a heated argument or disagreement.

Usage examples:

Stop quarrelling with your sister

noun

A heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms.

Usage examples:

She made the mistake of picking a quarrel with john

noun

A short, heavy, square-headed arrow or bolt used in a crossbow or arbalest.

noun

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

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Strife within the community

noun

Angry disagreement or violent actions

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Civil/ethnic/political strife, he led the union through several years of labor strife.

noun

Disagreements between groups of people

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Industrial/financial/political strife, boardroom/internal strife