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Protest
ˈprəʊtɛst
Protest definitions
noun
protest
protests
- a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
"the team lodged an official protest"
objection exception complaint disapproval disagreement opposition challenge dissent demurral remonstration expostulation fuss outcry- an organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action
"workers staged a protest over rising fuel prices"
- a written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused
verb
protest
protested
protesting
protests
- express an objection to what someone has said or done
"before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses"
express opposition raise objections object make a protest dissent take issue make/take a stand put up a fight kick take exception complain express disapproval disagree express disagreement demur remonstrate expostulate make a fuss- publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action
"doctors and patients protested against plans to cut services at the hospital"
- declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation
"‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested"
- write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill)