Disagree vs. Dissent

Disagree vs. Dissent — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Disagree and Dissent

Disagreeverb

(intransitive) To not agree harmonize.

John disagreed with Mary frequently.I disagree that this will work.

Dissentverb

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

Disagreeverb

(intransitive) To not agree conform, correspond.

My results consistently disagree with yours!

Dissentverb

(intransitive) To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

Disagreeverb

(intransitive) To not agree suit.

A burrito disagreed with me.

Dissentverb

(obsolete) To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

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Disagreeverb

be of different opinions;

I beg to differ!She disagrees with her husband on many questions

Dissentnoun

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

Disagreeverb

be different from one another

Dissentnoun

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

Dissentnoun

(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

Dissentnoun

(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.

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Dissentnoun

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority;

he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion

Dissentnoun

a difference of opinion

Dissentnoun

the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Dissentverb

withhold assent;

Several Republicans dissented

Dissentverb

express opposition through action or words;

dissent to the laws of the country

Dissentverb

be of different opinions;

I beg to differ!She disagrees with her husband on many questions