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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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Cook protested her firing and the Supreme Court heard arguments from her and the administration in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Makary protested and appealed to staff in the White House, the people said, concerned about the public health effects of authorizing flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“That is not the agreement we have!” he protested on Truth Social on Thursday.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Abalos has protested that the investigation has been unfair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She was cold around me, but too excited about Minerva to unleash any real venom as I protested her involvement in front of the others.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline