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What's the difference between dissent and dissident? (v. i.) To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from. (v. i.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. (v. i.) To differ; to be of a contrary nature. (n.)

Dissent is disagreement with an opinion, especially with a majority view. Dissension is serious and persistent disagreement among a group of people, especially ill-natured disagreement which leads to quarrels.

Dissidence refers to a disagreement or dissent, particularly in a political context, where individuals or groups oppose official policies or authority. Dissension refers to a disagreement or conflict in opinion, particularly within a group, leading to discord or strife. The government's crackdown on dissidence sparked protests across the country.

As nouns the difference between dissent and dissidence is that dissent is disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion while dissidence is the state of being dissident; dissent.

What's the difference between dissenter and dissident? (n.) One who dissents; one who differs in opinion, or declares his disagreement. (n.) One who separates from the service and worship of an established church; especially, one who disputes the authority or tenets of the Church of England; a nonconformist.

As nouns the difference between dissidence and dissonance is that dissidence is the state of being dissident; dissent while dissonance is a harsh, discordant combination of sounds.

Central to the meaning of both words is the idea of disagreement, but the two words are used in rather different ways. ‘ Dissent ’ may be either a verb or a noun. As a verb, ‘to dissent ’ means: to disagree with or refuse to accept (a proposition or statement).

As nouns the difference between dissenter and dissident is that dissenter is someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church while dissident is a person who formally opposes the current political structure, opposes the political group in power, opposes the policies of the political group in power, or opposes current laws.

What's the difference between dissidence and dissident? (a.) Disagreement; dissent; separation from the established religion.