dissenting

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun, or Verb

  Expressing disagreement or opposition, particularly in formal or organized contexts.

  - "The dissenting judge wrote a powerful dissenting opinion."
  - "The dissenting faction refused to accept the new policy."
  - "The dissenting student raised objections during the class discussion."

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Antonyms

accept , agree , allow , assent , consent , follow

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Synonyms

disagree , refute , reject , take exception

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Variants

List of all variants of dissenting that leads to same result
dissenting , dissent , dissented , dissents , dissenting opinion

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Etymology

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From Old French desentir, meaning 'to understand differently'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissenting' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including religious and political contexts.

2. In the United States, the term 'dissenting opinion' refers to a judge's opinion in a court case that disagrees with the majority opinion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dissent: The act of expressing disagreement or opposition, often in a formal or organized context.

2. Dissenter: A person who expresses disagreement or opposition, particularly in a formal or organized context.

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Culture

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In literature, dissenting characters often challenge the status quo and provide alternative perspectives. In art, dissenting artists may use their work to express political or social dissent.

How to Memorize "dissenting"

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   - Imagine a group of people sitting at a table, each with a different opinion. One person is speaking strongly against the majority view. This is a visualization of dissenting.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'dissenting' as 'disagreeing to send in'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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