The difference between Dissent and Refute

When used as verbs, dissent means to disagree, whereas refute means to prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

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 Dissent and Refute

Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
Dissent as a verb (obsolete):

To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Examples:

"rfquotek Hooker"

Dissent as a noun:

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

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

Refute as a verb (transitive):

To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
Refute as a verb (transitive):

To deny the truth or correctness of (something).