dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
Group 19Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held GRE
- (verb)
- To hold or express a differing opinion GRE
Example in Context
The justice's eloquent dissent, though it changed no immediate outcome, shaped legal scholarship for decades.
Synonyms
disagreeprotestoppose
Etymology
To hold opinions that differ from the majority.
- dissentire (Latin) — to feel differently
Memory Aid
👂Sounds like “distant”
When everyone else is cheerfully singing, my DISSENTING voice is the DISTANT one yelling 'NO!'
Visual Association
✋A lone figure standing up in a crowd, shaking their head while others celebrate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dissent” mean on the GRE?
dissent (noun) means “The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held”. The justice's eloquent dissent, though it changed no immediate outcome, shaped legal scholarship for decades.
How to remember “dissent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dissent” sounds like “distant”. When everyone else is cheerfully singing, my DISSENTING voice is the DISTANT one yelling 'NO!'
What are synonyms for “dissent”?
Common synonyms: disagree, protest, oppose.