contend vs dissent

contend is not a noun while dissent is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contend	No	No	Yes	No
dissent	Yes	No	Yes	No

contend (noun)	dissent (noun)
	the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
	(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
	a difference of opinion

contend (verb)	dissent (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	withhold assent
have an argument about something	be of different opinions
maintain or assert	express opposition through action or words
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available