protest
noun
1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection
- they finished the game under protest to the league president
- the senator rose to register his protest
- the many protestations did not stay the execution
Similar word(s): protestation
Definition categories: communication, objection
2. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Similar word(s): dissent, objection
Definition categories: act, resistance
3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
- he shouted his protests at the umpire
- a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
Definition categories: communication, objection
Sentences with protest as a noun:
- They lodged a protest with the authorities.
- We held a protest in front of City Hall.
verb
1. utter words of protest
Definition categories: communication, complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch
2. express opposition through action or words
Similar word(s): dissent, resist
Definition categories: social, contradict, controvert, oppose
3. affirm or avow formally or solemnly
- The suspect protested his innocence
Definition categories: communication, affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, swear, verify
Sentences with protest as a verb:
- How dare you, I protest!
- The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
- I protest my innocence. I do protest and declare
- They protested the demolition of the school.