protest

Plural: protests

Noun

• 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"
• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
• 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"
• A formal objection, especially one by a group.
• A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
• The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
• A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

Verb

Verb Forms: protested, protesting, protests

• To express strong disapproval or objection to something.
• utter words of protest
• express opposition through action or words
• affirm or avow formally or solemnly
  • "The suspect protested his innocence"
• To make a strong objection.
• To affirm (something).
• To object to.
• To publicly demonstrate against.
• To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
• to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
• To publish; to make known.

Examples

• He wanted to protest his opponent’s invalid play, but the dictionary proved him wrong.
• How dare you, I protest!
• I do protest and declare …
• I protest my innocence.
• The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
• They lodged a protest with the authorities.
• They protested the demolition of the school.
• We held a protest in front of City Hall.

Synonyms

dissent, objection, protestation, resist

Anagrams of protest