protest

nouns

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

"they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution"

protest, protestation

the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

dissent, objection, protest

the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

"he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"

protest

is a type of (narrower)

the speech act of objecting

objection

verbs

utter words of protest

protest

is derived from

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is a type of (narrower)

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

"My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"

complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off

express opposition through action or words

"dissent to the laws of the country"

dissent, protest, resist

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protestant

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protester

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protester

affirm or avow formally or solemnly

"The suspect protested his innocence"

protest

is derived from

protestation

is a type of (narrower)

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

"Before God I swear I am innocent"

affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, swear, verify