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.
Derivatives:
dissenting adj. dissentingly adv.
Etymology: ME f. L dissentire (as DIS-, sentire feel)