Dissent
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To hold or express an opinion differing from that of a majority, particularly in a legal or official context.
“Three of the nine justices chose to dissent from the majority ruling.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈsɛnt/
Syllables
dis·sent
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Wordle
Double S in the middle. Ends in ENT. Contains I and E as vowels. Easy to confuse with descent.
Scrabble
Requires two S tiles. The -ENT ending is a reliable hook point. Moderate overall tile value.
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