debate vs dissent

debate and dissent both are nouns.

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

debate (noun)	dissent (noun)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)	the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal	(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
	a difference of opinion

debate (verb)	dissent (verb)
argue with one another	withhold assent
discuss the pros and cons of an issue	be of different opinions
have an argument about something	express opposition through action or words
think about carefully; weigh