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Dissent

Yes, dissent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does dissent mean?

noun

  1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
  2. a difference of opinion
  3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

verb

  1. withhold assent Several Republicans dissented
  2. express opposition through action or words dissent to the laws of the country
  3. be of different opinions I beg to differ!

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for dissent

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of dissent

  • snidest

Words you can make from dissent

Unscramble DISSENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is dissent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Dissent is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is dissent worth in Scrabble?

Dissent is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does dissent mean?

Dissent means: (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority.