Protest
noun'proʊ,tɛst
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”
Similar:ProtestationType of:Objectionthe 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”
Type of:Objectionthe act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Verb
affirm or avow formally or solemnly
“The suspect protested his innocence”
Type of:AssertSwanSwearexpress opposition through action or words
utter words of protest
Type of:ComplainPlainKvetch
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Similar Words
- Dissent
- Objection
- Resist
- Protestation
- Protester
- Protestant