Protest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Protest is a verb meaning (intransitive) To make a strong objection.
Meaning
(intransitive) To make a strong objection.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To affirm (something).
- To object to.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US) To publicly demonstrate against.
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- A formal objection, especially one by a group.
- (law, transitive) to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
- (obsolete, transitive) To publish; to make known.
Example Sentences
I protest my innocence.
How dare you, I protest!
I do protest and declare …
I will protest your cowardice.
Word Forms
- protests
- protesting
- protested
Synonyms for protest
Depending on context, synonyms include dissent, objection, protestation, resist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protestation, resist, objection, dissent, sit-in, invoke.
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