dissent

English

/dɪˈsɛnt/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
  • (intransitive) To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
  • (obsolete) To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *sent- (feel, go, head for, true, being, head).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sent-

Gloss

feel, go, head for, true, being, head

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

頭

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