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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protested

“I don’t believe that’s why we didn’t play well enough, I really don’t,” protested McVay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Workers and retirees in the telecommunications, oil and teaching sectors have protested deteriorating living conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

As they waited, dozens of people protested the disappearance of eight fishermen between January and March, which family members and the NGO Human Rights Watch blame on US military personnel.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

She spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage, and equal rights and pay for women, and protested against the death penalty and female genital mutilation.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

I protested, but she just saw that trash as treasure.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan