The difference between Disagree and Dissent

When used as verbs, disagree means to not agree , whereas dissent means to disagree.


Dissent is also noun with the meaning: disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

check bellow for the other definitions of Disagree and Dissent

  1. Disagree as a verb (intransitive):

    To not agree .

    Examples:

    "John disagreed with Mary frequently."

    "qualifier informal usage ''I disagree that this will work."

  2. Disagree as a verb (intransitive):

    To not agree .

    Examples:

    "My results consistently disagree with yours!"

  3. Disagree as a verb (intransitive):

    To not agree .

    Examples:

    "A burrito disagreed with me."

  1. Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

    To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

  2. Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

    To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

  3. Dissent as a verb (obsolete):

    To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Hooker"

  1. Dissent as a noun:

    Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

  2. Dissent as a noun:

    An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

  3. Dissent as a noun (Anglo-American common law):

    A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case

  4. Dissent as a noun (sports):

    A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, of failure to comply.