dissent

• Substantiv, das die Äußerung oder Verteidigung von Meinungen bezeichnet, die von offiziellen oder allgemein anerkannten abweichen, oft im politischen oder juristischen Kontext.

A noun referring to the expression or holding of opinions that differ from those that are officially or commonly held, often in a political or legal context.

unzählbar

1. B2formal

   The expression of disagreement or opposition to an official opinion, policy, or decision.

   Widerspruch oder Opposition

   • The proposal was met with strong dissent from the committee.
   • Voices of dissent were heard during the political debate.
   • The judge wrote a formal dissent to the majority opinion.

   Synonymedisagreementdisapprovaldissensionnonconformityobjectionoppositionprotestresistance

   Antonymeaccordagreementapprovalassentconcurrenceconsent

2. Religious or political oppositionC1formal

   A difference of opinion, especially in a religious or political context, often leading to a separate group.

   Abweichlertum

   • The church experienced a period of dissent over doctrinal issues.
   • Political dissent was suppressed by the authoritarian regime.
   • The movement began as a dissent against the established order.

   Synonymedisagreementdissensionnonconformityobjectionoppositionprotest

   Antonymeacceptanceacquiescenceagreementassentconcurrenceconformityconsensus

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine von der offiziellen oder allgemein akzeptierten Meinung abweichende Ansicht zu vertreten oder zu äußern. Es kann auch bedeuten, einer Meinung oder Entscheidung zu widersprechen.

A verb used to express the act of holding or expressing opinions that differ from those that are officially or commonly held.

1. Disagree with an opinionB2formal

   To hold or express an opinion that is different from the official or commonly accepted one.

   Andersdenken

   • Several members dissented from the committee's decision.
   • She dissented strongly against the proposed policy changes.
   • The judge dissented from the majority opinion in the case.

   Synonymedifferdisagreeobjectprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymeaccedeagreeassentconcur

2. Refuse to conformC1formalbritish

   To refuse to accept the authority or doctrines of an established church or system.

   Sich widersetzen

   • Many religious groups dissented from the state church in the 17th century.
   • He dissented from the party line and voted against the bill.
   • The group dissented publicly against the government's new regulations.

   Synonymedefydifferdisagreeobjectprotestrebel

   Antonymeacquiesceagreeassentcomplyconformconsentsubmityield