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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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Thousands of Albanians protested Tuesday against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Verhoeven spat out his gumshield while Usyk immediately protested at the added time his opponent was given to recover.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The author’s ambivalence resembles that of the fellow who supposedly protested the mixing of classes on the dance floor by commissioning a wood-and-plaster coffin as a costume for a Cornelys masquerade in 1771.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Simi Valley lost a home run after Arcadia protested over a lineup error.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I got angry with the growers who mistreated them and was glad when Tom Joad protested and fought for their rights.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez