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protest
protest
/prəˈtɛst/
noun
(
)
A formal and solemn declaration of objection
(
protestation
,
protest
)
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
They finished the game under protest to the league president
they finished the game under protest to the league president
The senator rose to register his protest
the senator rose to register his protest
The many protestations did not stay the execution
the many protestations did not stay the execution
(
)
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
(
dissent
,
objection
,
protest
)
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Thousands of people gathered to protest against the unjust law.
Thousands of people gathered to protest against the unjust law.
(
)
The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
(
protest
)
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
He shouted his protests at the umpire
he shouted his protests at the umpire
A shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
verb
(
)
Utter words of protest
(
protest
)
utter words of protest
The citizens gathered in the streets to protest against the new law.
The citizens gathered in the streets to protest against the new law.
(
)
Express opposition through action or words
(
dissent
,
resist
,
protest
)
express opposition through action or words
Dissent to the laws of the country
dissent to the laws of the country
(
)
Affirm or avow formally or solemnly
(
protest
)
affirm or avow formally or solemnly
The suspect protested his innocence
The suspect protested his innocence
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