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protest against

VERB
deprecate
Synonyms
STRONG
depreciate derogate detract discountenance disesteem disfavor disparage expostulate frown object pooh-pooh rip
WEAK
cut down to size disapprove of discommend mudsling not go for poor-mouth put down run down take dim view of take down take exception to
Antonyms
STRONG
approve commend compliment increase laud praise sanction
WEAK
build up endorse
VERB
differ
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary
STRONG
bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war
WEAK
bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns take issue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree concur consent
STRONG
accept give in go along make peace support surrender
WEAK
be same conform harmonize

Example Sentences

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Tens of thousands of people, including some Jews, have taken to UK streets to protest against Israeli military action in Gaza and show support for Palestinians.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Karan Mahajan was 6 years old when he saw a family friend lay down in front of a bus during a protest against India’s Mandal Commission affirmative action movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Farmers across Europe remain unconvinced and are up in arms, including in Spain where they staged a protest against the deal in Madrid earlier this month.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

A judge has issued an order to temporarily block the deportation of four Chagossians who travelled to the Chagos Islands to protest against a deal to hand over the territory to Mauritius.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Speaking from the steps of the capitol, prominent civil rights leaders and ordinary citizens recalled the turbulent events at Selma that had turned the voting rights campaign into a mass protest against racial injustice.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman