DISSENT
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Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪˈsɛnt//
verb
- (intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to)."Where a trustee refuses either to assent or dissent, the Court will itself exercise his authority."
- (intransitive) To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc."Some are so eristical and teasty, that they will not ... bear with any that dissent."
- (obsolete) To be different; to have contrary characteristics."it was wholly unlawful, in any thing to dissent from him"
noun
- (Anglo-American common law) A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
- (sports) A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply."City had been woeful, their anger at their own inertia summed up when Samir Nasri received a booking for dissent, and they did not have a shot on target until the 66th minute."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DISSENT'?
The word DISSENT is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
D2
I1
S1
S1
E1
N1
T1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DISSENT'?
The word DISSENT is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
D2
I1
S1
S1
E1
N2
T1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.