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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.
Protest definition: an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid. See examples of PROTEST used in a sentence.
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.
A protest is a formal declaration of objection. If students at your school are fed up with the overly restrictive dress code, they might stage a protest. Washington, D.C. is often the site of political protests.
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.
protest. noun. /ˈprəʊtest/. /ˈprəʊtest/. [uncountable, countable] Idioms. 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.
