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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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Labor unions have protested attempts to cut back coverage, arguing that they hurt employees who can’t afford the drugs’ sticker price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

McKnight protested to Hoffman, though: “We’re not in the apparel business. We’re making equipment for surfers.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Eastern Cuba was plunged Thursday into the latest of regular electricity shutdowns affecting the whole country, while people protested against power outages in neighborhoods around Havana, in the west of the island.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“I didn’t do it! He’s just clumsy,” Garth protested when Mrs. Brisbane angrily scolded him.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney