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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

Under-30s make up about a quarter of Peru's electorate, and many who protested feel neither candidate can deliver real change.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He protested his innocence but was jailed in 2004.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

“Mom,” I protested, “not now. I don’t want to think about that yet.”

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles