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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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When graduation came, Platner joined the Marines rather than go to college despite having earlier protested the Iraq war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The comments came about three months after the president deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles as large crowds protested widespread, aggressive immigration raids in the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Thousands of Albanians protested Tuesday against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Malkinson, now 60, always protested his innocence but was convicted after he was picked out at a police identity parade.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“I don’t want a tutor!” the boy protested.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman