dissent vs protest

protest vs dissent

dissent and protest both are nouns.

dissent and protest both are verbs.

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

As nouns, dissent and protest are synonyms defined as:

dissent and protest: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Other synonyms of dissent include objection.

As verbs, dissent and protest are synonyms defined as:

dissent and protest: express opposition through action or words

Other synonyms of dissent include resist.

dissent (noun)	protest (noun)
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent	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 formal and solemn declaration of objection
a difference of opinion	the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

dissent (verb)	protest (verb)
withhold assent	utter words of protest
be of different opinions	affirm or avow formally or solemnly
express opposition through action or words	express opposition through action or words

Difference between dissent and protest

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