dissent
Translation
dissent, disagreement, opposition
Examples
There was some dissent among the committee members.
There was some dissent among the committee members.
She voiced her dissent during the meeting.
She voiced her dissent during the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
dissent among ((sb.)) There was dissent among the members.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disagreement, opposition; Antonyms: agreement, consensus, assent
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'sentire' (to feel, think). It literally means 'to feel apart' or 'think differently'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as 'not' and 'sent' as sounding like 'consent'. So, 'dissent' is 'not consent'.