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   protest

   noun

   • 1. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something: "the British team lodged an official protest" Similar objectionexceptioncomplaintdisapprovaldisagreementoppositionchallengedissentdemurralremonstrationexpostulationfussoutcryrailinginveighingfulminationprotestationOpposite supportapproval
   • ▪ an organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action: "workers staged a protest over rising fuel prices" Similar demonstrationdemomarchprotest marchrallyoccupationsit-indie-insleep-inhuman chaindirty protestwrite-inpeace campnon-cooperationstoppagestrikewalkoutmutinypicketboycottindustrial actionwork-to-rulemorchagheraohartal
   • 2. a written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.

   verb

   • 1. express an objection to what someone has said or done: "before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses" Similar express oppositionraise objectionsobjectmake a protestdissenttake issuemake/take a standput up a fightkicktake exceptioncomplainexpress disapprovaldisagreeexpress disagreementdemurremonstrateexpostulatemake a fusscry outspeak outrailinveighfulminateopposechallengedenounceinformal:kick up a fuss/stinkOpposite acquiesce
   • ▪ publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action: "doctors and patients protested against plans to cut services at the hospital" Similar demonstratemarchhold a rallysit inform a human chainoccupy somewherestage a dirty protestrefuse to cooperatetake a kneetake the kneestop workdown toolsstrikego on strikewalk outmutinypicket somewherework to ruletake industrial actionboycott something
   • 2. declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation: "‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested" Similar insist onclaimmaintaindeclareannounceprofessproclaimassertaffirmarguevowavowaverpledgeswearswear totestify torare:asseverate
   • 3. write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘make a solemn declaration’): from Old French protester, from Latin protestari, from pro- ‘forth, publicly’ + testari ‘assert’ (from testis ‘witness’).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROTEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROTEST definition: 1. a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition: 2. an occasion when…. Learn more.

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     PROTEST meaning: 1. a strong complaint expressing...

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   The meaning of PROTEST is a solemn declaration of opinion and usually of dissent. How to use protest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Protest.

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   noun. an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation. Antonyms: approval.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROTEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you protest against something or about something, you say or show publicly that you object to it. In American English, you usually say that you protest it.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprotest noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this. to hold/organize/join a protest. violent/anti-war protests. The riot began as a peaceful protest. mass/street protests. a protest march/movement. Unions have called for a day of protest on 24 February.

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   Definition of protest verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › protestProtest - definition of protest by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization. 2. A public demonstration or organized effort to show disapproval about something, especially a governmental policy or practice. 3.