protest

(noun, verb)

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.