Dissent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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.

verb

To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Anagrams of Dissent

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 7 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "dissent":

7-LETTER WORDS

6-LETTER WORDS

deists desist insets steins teinds

5-LETTER WORDS

deist dents diets dines dints dites edits inset neist nests nides nites sends senti sides+14 more

4-LETTER WORDS

deni dens dent dies diet dine dins dint diss dite dits edit ends ides ness

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "dissent" and rearranging:

+adestains sandiest

+iinsisted tidiness

+mmindsets mistends

Related Word Patterns

DI...Words starting with "di"...NTWords ending with "nt"All 7-letter words Unscramble "dissent"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

disagreerefuterejecttake exception

ANTONYMS

agreementassentcapitulationconsensusacceptagreeallowconsentfollow

Rhyming Words

abandonment abasement abashment abatement abducent aberrant abetment abeyant abhorrent abluent abolishment abortifacient abradant abridgement abridgment+5 more

Related Words

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