Protest Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Protest? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Example sentences, Synonyms, How to pronounce? Antonyms, Words ending with Protest, Derivations, Related sentences, Words starting with Protest and more...

Protest meaning

Word: Protest

How to pronounce: ˈprəʊtest

Noun

Definitions:

1. A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example sentences: "The Hungarian team lodged an official protest"

2. A written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.

Verb

Definitions:

1. Express an objection to what someone has said or done.

Example sentences: "She wouldn't let him pay, and he didn't protest"

2. Declare (something) firmly and emphatically in the face of stated or implied doubt or in response to an accusation.

Example sentences: "“I'm not being coy!” Lucy protested"

3. Write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).


Synonyms:

outcry

revolt

kick

objection

remonstrance

dissent

challenge

demurrer

remonstrate

expostulate

complaint

appeal

claim

demur

resist

assert

insist

maintain

declare

affirm


Antonyms:

consent


Derivations:

protester

protestor

protestation

protesting

Protestant

protested


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Protest in Other Languages...

Spanish: Protesta

German: Protest

French: Protestation

Italian: Protesta

Turkish: Protesto


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