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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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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

Tens of thousands protested on the streets of Moscow in what Western observers optimistically called the Snow Revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Vietnam has formally protested against China's construction on Antelope Reef, but only in restrained, diplomatic terms.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It is one of the reasons tennis' top players say they protested about pay at the French Open - to drive change for the good of the game.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“It is an albatross ’round my neck!” he protested, but he also did as he was told.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood