Dissent

/dɪsˈɛnt/

/dɪˈsɛnt/

Dissent

disagreement with what is officially or commonly accepted

(law) refusal to be bound by a decision or opinion that is contrary to one's beliefs or judgment

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

to dissent

withhold assent

to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

express opposition through action or words

Example

The ruthless dictator suppressed dissent through violence and intimidation.

The dictator brutally suppressed any dissent against the regime.

The villainous dictator suppressed dissent and committed atrocities against his own people.

The barbaric dictator ruthlessly suppressed dissent and committed atrocities against their own people.

Over time, internal dissent and external pressures can overturn oppressive regimes.

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