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protest

noun
pro·​test | \ ˈprō-ˌtest How to pronounce protest (audio) \

Definition of protest

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a solemn declaration of opinion and usually of dissent: such as
a : a sworn declaration that payment of a note or bill has been refused and that all responsible signers or debtors are liable for resulting loss or damage
b : a declaration made especially before or while paying that a tax is illegal and that payment is not voluntary
2 : the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval resigned in protest especially : a usually organized public demonstration of disapproval
3 : a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness usually to an idea or a course of action went under protest
4 : an objection made to an official or a governing body of a sport

protest

verb
pro·​test | \ prə-ˈtest How to pronounce protest (audio) , ˈprō-ˌtest, prō-ˈtest\
protested; protesting; protests

Definition of protest (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to make solemn declaration or affirmation of protest my innocence
2 : to execute or have executed a formal protest against (something, such as a bill or note)
3 : to make a statement or gesture in objection to protested the abuses of human rights

intransitive verb

1 : to make a protestation
2 : to make or enter a protest
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Other Words from protest

Verb

protester or protestor \ prə-​ˈte-​stər How to pronounce protestor (audio) , ˈprō-​ˌte-​ , prō-​ˈte-​ \ noun

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Verb

assert, declare, affirm, protest, avow mean to state positively usually in anticipation of denial or objection. assert implies stating confidently without need for proof or regard for evidence. asserted that modern music is just noise declare stresses open or public statement. declared her support for the candidate affirm implies conviction based on evidence, experience, or faith. affirmed the existence of an afterlife protest emphasizes affirming in the face of denial or doubt. protested that he really had been misquoted avow stresses frank declaration and acknowledgment of personal responsibility for what is declared. avowed that all investors would be repaid in full

Examples of protest in a Sentence

Noun

 He heard protests from the crowd. She told him to go to bed despite his protests that he wasn't tired. There were cries of protest when the verdict was announced. The suspect surrendered his gun without protest. She was so upset by their decision that she resigned in protest. The students launched a protest against the tuition increase.

Verb

 The victim's family protested at the judge's sentence. There is no use protesting. I will not change my mind. The coach protested the referee's call. The decision was protested by dozens of people. Students protested at the civil rights rally. They were protesting against the death penalty. Peace activists protested the war. She protested that the law was unfair. “But I'm innocent!” he protested.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 Russia’s Interior Ministry said police detained 600 people Saturday at the unsanctioned protest. — Washington Post, "Germany urges Russia to swiftly release Moscow protesters," 4 Aug. 2019 The protests expanded into a movement that led to the removal of Bashir after 30 years in power. — Nada Rashwan, BostonGlobe.com, "Sudan factions sign agreement paving way for civilian rule," 4 Aug. 2019 While the vast majority of the city remains safe, the protests have affected daily life in many popular areas -- especially on weekends. — Joshua Berlinger, CNN, "After major Hong Kong shopping district rocked by chaos, twin protests loom," 4 Aug. 2019 The protest was livestreamed on Russian independent websites. — Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY, "Moscow police detain scores, arrest opposition figure at rally protesting city council election ballot," 3 Aug. 2019 Ah Mook Sang established Puʻuhuluhulu less than a week after the protests began July 15, calling upon her former professors and colleagues to assist her in teaching the classes. — NBC News, "Hawaiian protesters started a school on Mauna Kea to teach local culture to the next generation," 3 Aug. 2019 Kirkpatrick said the protest should be peaceful but disruptive enough to draw attention. — Dallas News, "100 union catering workers are planning to get arrested while protesting American Airlines," 2 Aug. 2019 Just weeks later, protests erupted in Ferguson, Missouri, over the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. — CBS News, "NYPD judge recommends firing officer over Eric Garner's chokehold death," 2 Aug. 2019 Just weeks later, protests erupted in Ferguson, Missouri, over the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. — Michael R. Sisak, chicagotribune.com, "Judge recommends firing the NYPD officer who killed Eric Garner with chokehold in 2014," 2 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 Dozens of people protested outside the prime minister’s residence earlier this month to urge Tokyo to reverse the downgrading of South Korea’s trade status and to better apologize for wartime atrocities. — Washington Post, "There’s history behind worsening Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute," 20 Aug. 2019 Lozada Garcia and community members protested in February outside a northwest Dallas office that the foundation lists as its mailing address. — Obed Manuel, Dallas News, "West Dallas’ beloved Bataan Community Center will undergo repairs and remain open — for now," 16 Aug. 2019 Wednesday’s protest outside the Wyatt was the second for Never Again Action at that facility. — Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, "R.I. investigating after truck pushes through ICE protesters at prison," 15 Aug. 2019 On Wednesday, Khan said Pakistan was mobilizing Kashmiri populations around the world to protest in support of the Kashmiri people, including in London. — Sophia Saifi, CNN, "Pakistan prepared to 'fight to the end' over Kashmir, sa

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