Antonyms for consent

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : kuh n-sent

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsɛnt

Definition of consent

Origin : early 13c., from Old French consentir (12c.) "agree, comply," from Latin consentire "feel together," from com- "with" (see com-) + sentire "to feel" (see sense (n.)). "Feeling together," hence, "agreeing, giving permission," apparently a sense evolution that took place in French before the word reached English. Related: Consented; consenting.

noun agreement; concession
verb agree

Example sentences :

Do be on your guard—'if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.'
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

I would never have married him, if I had known—without your consent, I mean.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

She would not consent to this marriage; but I carried the day, and my word is given.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

Well, let him become a doctor, and I will consent to the marriage.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

She looked about to the others as if asking their consent to tell the story.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

That he should marry her notwithstanding our opposition, and without the consent of his father?
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

So, with one consent, the two children again lifted the lid.
Extract from : « The Paradise of Children » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

It is well understood that a man's property cannot be used without his consent.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

And would you ever give your consent to her marrying Sir John Hunter?
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I dare say my mother will consent to it, if I have my father's permission to go.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for consent

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