protest vs dissent

dissent vs protest

protest and dissent both are nouns.

protest and dissent both are verbs.

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

As nouns, protest and dissent are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of protest include objection.

As verbs, protest and dissent are synonyms defined as:

protest and dissent: express opposition through action or words

Other synonyms of protest include resist.

protest (noun)	dissent (noun)
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent	the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
a formal and solemn declaration of objection	(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval	a difference of opinion

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

Difference between protest and dissent

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