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protest

[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test] / ˈproʊ tɛst, prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst /
NOUN
complaint, disapproval
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenge demonstration dissent objection outcry question revolt riot turmoil
STRONG
bellyache blackball clamor declaration demur demurral difficulty flak grievance gripe grouse holler howl kick knock march moratorium nix protestation rally remonstrance remonstration stink tumult
WEAK
big stink formal complaint
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement answer calm concurrence harmony peace
STRONG
calmness compliment flattery praise
WEAK
acceptance approval
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 stage a walkout 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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That boy, 19-year-old Larry Wayne Chaffin, was dishonorably discharged for his protest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Residents in Quidnet and Squam bought a full-page newspaper ad to protest the geotubes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Stephanie Hunter McMahon, a tax-law professor at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law, isn’t convinced that a tax strike is an effective form of protest.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It is a rare success story in Asia, which has seen numerous Gen Z protest movements in recent years but none resulting in young protesters gaining power the way Nepal's youth have.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I tried to protest, but she put it in Karl’s hand and folded his fingers over it.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo