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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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McKnight protested to Hoffman, though: “We’re not in the apparel business. We’re making equipment for surfers.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

On Wednesday, several dozen people, some banging pots and pans, protested against power outages in the San Miguel del Padron neighborhood on Havana's outskirts, a resident told AFP.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But he said people who spoke out and protested against such actions must be clear that the "onus falls squarely on the state – not an entire people".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

A few dozen protested against the new death penalty law outside the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City on Monday.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“That device I dropped was just a fake,” Joe protested.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix