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protested

VERB

complain, disapprove; argue against

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm assert declare demonstrate fight insist maintain object oppose resist revolt

STRONG

asseverate attest avouch avow blast buck combat contend demur disagree except expostulate holler howl kick predicate profess rebel remonstrate squawk testify

WEAK

back-talk be against be displeased by constate cry out inveigh against make a stink put up a fight say no sound off take exception thumbs down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree comply deny forget go along support

STRONG

accept compliment consent give in praise retreat surrender

WEAK

approve

Example Sentences

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At least two among the more than 2,000 guests at the roast protested.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Labor unions have protested for pension and wage hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Simi Valley lost a home run after Arcadia protested over a lineup error.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

But he said people who spoke out and protested against such actions must be clear that the "onus falls squarely on the state – not an entire people".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Twelve! Only twelve? But Lady Furbisher had hundreds of guests when her spiritualist was in town,” Lady Constance protested.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood