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dissent : alma (v.); pagsupak (n.); supak (v.)

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dissent
n.1. dissent(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority.; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
~ objectionthe speech act of objecting.
~ law, jurisprudencethe collection of rules imposed by authority.; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
n.2. dissenta difference of opinion.
~ disagreementthe speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing.
n.3. dissent, objection, protestthe act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
~ boycotta group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies.
~ direct actiona protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands.
~ resistancegroup action in opposition to those in power.
~ demonstration, manifestationa public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature).; "there were violent demonstrations against the war"
~ walkoutthe act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest.; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak"
v.4. dissentwithhold assent.; "Several Republicans dissented"
~ disagree, take issue, differ, dissentbe of different opinions.; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
v.5. dissent, protest, resistexpress opposition through action or words.; "dissent to the laws of the country"
~ controvert, contradict, opposebe resistant to.; "The board opposed his motion"
~ walk out, strikestop work in order to press demands.; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met"
~ demonstrate, marchmarch in protest; take part in a demonstration.; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"
~ rebel, rise up, arise, risetake part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance.
~ renegade, rebelbreak with established customs.
v.6. differ, disagree, dissent, take issuebe of different opinions.; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
~ dissentwithhold assent.; "Several Republicans dissented"
~ clashdisagree violently.; "We clashed over the new farm policies"
~ contradict, contravene, negatedeny the truth of.