v. & n.
v.intr. (often foll. by from) 1 think differently, disagree; express disagreement. 2 differ in religious opinion, esp. from the doctrine of an established or orthodox church.
n. 1 a a difference of opinion. b an expression of this. 2 the refusal to accept the doctrines of an established or orthodox church; nonconformity. dissenting adj. dissentingly adv.
[ ME f. L dissentire (as DIS-, sentire feel) ]