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protest::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dissent, objection |
| Type of | resistance |
| Has types | boycott, demonstration, direct action, manifestation, walkout |
protest::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dissent, resist |
| Type of | oppose, contradict, controvert |
| Has types | arise, renegade, walk out, march, rise up, rebel, demonstrate, rise, strike |
| Derivation | protester, protestant |
protest::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | protestation |
| Type 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::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | objection |
he shouted his protests at the umpire.
a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall.
Examples of protests
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Smaller protests have taken place around Dhaka demanding the new wage structure.
From the dailyherald.com
Anti-government protests have erupted in several Arab countries in recent weeks.
From the bostonherald.com
In contrast, against Susan's protests her own daughter insisted on being tested.
From the online.wsj.com
Security officials said there were protests in 11 of the country's 28 provinces.
From the denverpost.com
However, they add, new protests in the Middle East might change that prediction.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Protests to the governor's proposed budget are in their 15th day at the Capitol.
From the kansas.com
So far there are 150 martyrs and more than 3,000 injured in the latest protests.
From the us.cnn.com
With all eyes in Egypt focused on the protests, some events have been suspended.
From the cnn.com
Protests against poor government services break out in Baghdad and other cities.
From the latimes.com
- 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"
- Utter words of protest
- Express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
- The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- Affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence"
- 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"
- A protest expresses a strong reaction of events or situations. The term protest usually now implies a reaction against something, while previously it could also mean a reaction for something. ...
- Protest (1967) is a Croatian film. It was released in 1967.
- A sea protest protects the charterer or shipowner from claims of damage caused by the perils of the sea.
