dissenting

• Qualifie une opinion ou une personne qui n'est pas d'accord avec le point de vue dominant, en particulier dans un contexte formel ou politique.

Describes an opinion or person that disagrees with a prevailing view, especially in a formal or political context.

1. Disagreeing with a majorityC1formal

   Expressing or holding an opinion that differs from the official or widely accepted view.

   dissident

   • The dissenting judge wrote a separate opinion.
   • Several dissenting voices were heard during the debate.
   • The committee approved the plan despite a few dissenting members.

   Synonymesdissidentdivergentnonconformistrecalcitrant

   Antonymescompliantconcurringconsenting

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de défendre ou d'exprimer des opinions différentes de celles qui sont officielles ou généralement admises.

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.

   Être en désaccord avec une opinion

   • 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.

   Synonymesdifferdisagreeobjectprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymesaccedeagreeassentconcur

2. Refuse to conformC1formalbritish

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

   Refuser de se conformer

   • 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.

   Synonymesdefydifferdisagreeobjectprotestrebel

   Antonymesacquiesceagreeassentcomplyconformconsentsubmityield