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dissent vs disagree

disagree vs dissent

dissent is a noun but disagree is not a noun.

dissent and disagree both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dissent Yes No Yes No
disagree No No Yes No
As verbs, disagree is a hypernym of dissent; that is, disagree is a word with a broader meaning than dissent:
  • dissent: withhold assent
  • disagree: be of different opinions
Other hypernyms of dissent include differ, dissent, take issue.
As verbs, dissent and disagree are synonyms defined as:
  • dissent and disagree: be of different opinions
Other synonyms of dissent include differ, take issue.
dissent (noun) disagree (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
dissent (verb) disagree (verb)
withhold assent be of different opinions
be of different opinions be different from one another
express opposition through action or words
Difference between dissent and disagree

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