Protest

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ · verb

Meaning

(intransitive) To make a strong objection..

Definitions by Sense

1. (intransitive) To make a strong objection.
2. (transitive) To affirm (something).
3. To object to.
4. (transitive, chiefly Canada, US) To publicly demonstrate against.
5. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
6. (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.
7. (obsolete, transitive) To publish; to make known.
8. A formal objection, especially one by a group.

Example Sentences

How dare you, I protest!

The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.

As a political system democracy seems to me extraordinarily foolish, but I would not go out of my way to protest against it. My servant is, so far as I am concerned, welcome to as many votes as he can get. I would very gladly make mine over to him if I could.

U.S. and European protested against Spanish conduct in Cuba.

On November 29 1952, a special train ran from Sunderland to Leeds for Christmas shoppers and those attending a Leeds vs. Brentford match. It caused controversy, with Sunderland traders protesting that their shops were just as good as those in Leeds.

I protest my innocence.

I do protest and declare …

I will protest your cowardice.

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Antonyms for protest

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Word Forms

• protests
• protesting
• protested

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