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

West Germany, despite the obvious need to overcome the country’s legacy, protested Israeli ships entering its waters in the North Sea while trying to pick up U.S. military equipment at the port city of Bremerhaven.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

The decision was met with boos from the crowd, while BBC commentator Harry Carpenter protested: "How can you take the man's three titles away like that?"

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Johor residents have protested over dust pollution and flash floods linked to data centre construction, as operators build closer to residential areas.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

She recalled that her grandmother protested as a dentistry student in 1968 and her aunt, an architecture student, took part in demonstrations in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

I got angry with the growers who mistreated them and was glad when Tom Joad protested and fought for their rights.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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