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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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Cubans have protested by banging pots and burning garbage.

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

He protested his innocence but was jailed in 2004.

From BBC • 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

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