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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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"Compared to what we had in 2022... you're not seeing that level of protest," Fonseka told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

More than eight million people participated in last weekend’s No Kings protests that took place in all 50 states and at 3,000 locations across the country, making it the largest single-day protest in American history.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The “No Kings” protest in Austin, Texas, drew thousands on a warm late-March afternoon, a broad coalition of Texans who’ve had enough.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The party's sixth candidate, Owain Clatworthy, has left in protest at the selection process.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Before Jack could protest, the prince yanked him into an adjacent room, this one empty but for a stone table in the center, covered by what looked to be a large block of ice.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.