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 field would be watered down, the traditionalists protested.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

When the French protested, Franklin D. Roosevelt overrode every objection, telling Churchill he would impose no restriction on military action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

In March that year hundreds of campaigners and residents protested outside the company's Fullerton Waste Water Treatment Works.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

In organizing against a proposed 1 million square foot data center in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Henry protested with over 100 community members at multiple city council meetings discussing the project.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

“I could do better at making a sword,” Taran protested.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander