protest
/prˈoʊtɛst/
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Definitions
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"
Noun
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Noun
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"
Verb
utter words of protest
Verb
express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
Verb
affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence"
More General Terms
affirm
assert
aver
avow
complain
contradict
controvert
kick
kvetch
objection
oppose
plain
quetch
resistance
sound off
swan
swear
verify
More Specific Terms
arise
boycott
declaim
demonstrate
demonstration
direct action
inveigh
manifestation
march
rebel
renegade
rise
rise up
strike
walk out
walkout