Dissented (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Dissented

to withhold assent or approval
to differ in opinion

Dissented (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to have a different opinion

"anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance"

similar: differed, disagreed, nonconcurred, took issue

related: clashed, collided, conflicted, contrasted, countered, debated, objected, opposed, protested, resisted, contested, disputed, argued, bickered, fell out, quarreled

opposite: agreed, assented, concurred

near: acceded, accepted, acquiesced, complied, consented, deferred, subscribed, affiliated, allied, associated, came round, collaborated, colluded, compromised, cooperated, got along, sided

Related Entry: Dissent (verb)

Dissent is a different word from Dissented. The synonyms below are for dissent, not for dissented.

to have a different opinion

"anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance"

similar: differ, disagree, nonconcur, take issue

related: clash, collide, conflict, contrast, counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist, contest, dispute, argue, bicker, fall out, quarrel

opposite: agree, assent, concur

near: accede, accept, acquiesce, comply, consent, defer, subscribe, affiliate, ally, associate, collaborate, collude, come round, compromise, cooperate, get along, side

Related Entry: Dissented (from) (verb)

Dissented (from) is a different word from Dissented. The synonyms below are for dissented (from), not for dissented.

as in opposed, objected (to)

similar: objected (to), opposed, detested, hated, loathed, disliked, minded, blacklisted, censured, condemned, criticized, damned, denounced, deprecated, depreciated, disparaged, reprehended, reprobated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, disfavored, frowned (on or upon)

opposite: accepted, approved (of), cared (for), countenanced, favored, OK'd, subscribed (to), acclaimed, applauded, lauded, praised, saluted, backed (up), concurred (in), stood by, supported, sustained, upheld

Related Entry: Dissented (to) (verb)

Dissented (to) is a different word from Dissented. The synonyms below are for dissented (to), not for dissented.

as in opposed, protested

similar: objected (to), opposed, protested, declined, denied, disallowed, disapproved, negatived, refused, rejected, spurned, turned down, vetoed, held off, resisted, withstood, combated, contested, fought

opposite: accepted, had, took, acceded (to), assented (to), conceded (to), confirmed, consented (to), OK'd, ratified, sanctioned, warranted, acquiesced (to), bowed (to), capitulated (to), gave in (to), submitted (to), succumbed (to), surrendered (to), yielded (to)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dissented

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dissented:

differed, disagreed, nonconcurred, took issue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dissented

Words with the opposite meaning of Dissented:

agreed, assented, concurred

Related Words for Dissented

clashed, collided, conflicted, contrasted, countered, debated, objected, opposed, protested, resisted, contested, disputed, argued, bickered, fell out, quarreled

Near Antonyms of Dissented

acceded, accepted, acquiesced, complied, consented, deferred, subscribed, affiliated, allied, associated, came round, collaborated, colluded, compromised, cooperated, got along, sided

Word Forms of Dissented

Inflections: dissenting, dissents

Origin & Etymology of Dissented

Middle English, from Latin dissentire, from dis- + sentire to feel sense

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Dissented

What does "Dissented" mean?

"Dissented" means to withhold assent or approval. As a verb, it is defined as: to withhold assent or approval.

What is another word for "Dissented"?

Other words for "Dissented" include differed, disagreed, nonconcurred and took issue. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dissented" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dissented"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dissented". Common alternatives include differed, disagreed, nonconcurred and took issue.

What is the opposite of "Dissented"?

Antonyms of "Dissented" include agreed, assented and concurred. Near antonyms include acceded, accepted, acquiesced and complied.

How do you use "Dissented" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dissented" in a sentence: "anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance".

Is "Dissented" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dissented" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Dissented"?

"Dissented" is pronounced /di-ˈsent/ and divided into syllables as dis·sent.

What is the origin of the word "Dissented"?

"Dissented" comes from Middle English, from Latin dissentire, from dis- + sentire to feel sense. First known use: 15th century.