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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protested

As Cunningham protested the call, Wilson walked over to a Fever fan who had been standing in front of his seat in the second row behind the basket and pointing in Wilson’s direction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Garvaghy Road had been part of the Drumcree route, but by the mid 1990s nationalist residents protested against the parade.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Asheville has backed reparations for slavery, protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement and banned discrimination based on gender identity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Some 2,000 people protested the export ban -- imposed by the European Union due to the highly contagious small ruminant plague -- in front of the Romanian government building in Bucharest.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Aww, come on, Zara, we didn’t mean anything,” Leo protested.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee