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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Dissent
Can I use the word dissent as a verb in the following context:
I dissent (disagree) with your actions.
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I dissent (disagree) with your actions.
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I consulted a dictionary on this one, because I'd not seen dissent used in this way. Indeed, the dictionary confirmed that dissent is used to mean disagreement with a majority (opinions, goals, or philosophies), not an individual.
- I consulted a dictionary on this one, because I'd not seen dissent used in this way.
- Indeed, the dictionary confirmed that dissent is used to mean disagreement with a majority (opinions, goals, or philosophies), not an individual.
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I consulted a dictionary on this one, because I'd not seen dissent used in this way. Indeed, the dictionary confirmed that dissent is used to mean disagreement with a majority (opinions, goals, or philosophies), not an individual.
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Hi,
I agree that the use in the original post is not correct.
I'd go further than A-stars and say that dissent also implies that the dissenter is considered part of the overall group, and might be expected by others to agree. The reason for dissenting is to correct this expectation.
None of this is suggested in the original post.
I agree that the use in the original post is not correct.
I'd go further than A-stars and say that dissent also implies that the dissenter is considered part of the overall group, and might be expected by others to agree. The reason for dissenting is to correct this expectation.
None of this is suggested in the original post.
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