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noun
- 1. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something: "the British team lodged an official protest" Similar Opposite
- 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 Opposite
- 2. declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation: "‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested" Similar
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PROTEST definition: 1. a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition: 2. an occasion when…. Learn more.
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.
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.
A protest is the act of saying or showing publicly that you object to something. The opposition now seems too weak to stage any serious protests against the government. [ + against] The unions called a two-hour strike in protest at the railway authority's announcement. [ + at] ...a protest march. [ Also + about] 3. verb.
A protest (also called a demonstration, remonstration, or remonstrance) is a public expression of objection, disapproval, or dissent towards an idea or action, typically a political one.
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.
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.
PROTEST meaning: 1 : to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US); 2 : to show or express strong disapproval of something at a public event with other people (US)
to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc: Thousands gathered to protest the plan. B2 [ I, T ] to say something forcefully or complain about something: [ + that ] The girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.
verb. /prəˈtest/, /ˈprəʊtest/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to say or do something to show that you disagree with something or think it is bad, especially publicly. There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. They were taken away protesting loudly.
