Dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters
Definition of Dissent
noun
- Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
- An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
- (Anglo-American common law) A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
- A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, of failure to comply.
Anagrams of Dissent
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
d2
i1
s1
s1
e1
n1
t1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dissent
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dissent"
Dissent is a 7-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "dissent" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Dissent" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dissent" is a low-scoring word.