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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Hundreds attended static protests on Sunday after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood agreed to a police request to ban the annual march over fears of public disorder.

From BBC

At the time of the protest, Morón hadn’t had any electricity for 30 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or a subtle form of protest against the Dodgers, champions of capitalism?

From Los Angeles Times

Several performers and productions pulled out of scheduled appearances at the venue in protest of the changes, contributing to broader tensions within the arts community.

From Salon

The protest came hours after the government in Havana confirmed talks with the US to "seek solutions through dialogue" to the two countries' differences were under way.

From BBC

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