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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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Malkinson, now 60, always protested his innocence but was convicted after he was picked out at a police identity parade.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Eastern Cuba was plunged Thursday into the latest of regular electricity shutdowns affecting the whole country, while people protested against power outages in neighborhoods around Havana, in the west of the island.

From Barron's • 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

Cook protested her firing and the Supreme Court heard arguments from her and the administration in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Even if I am what you say," Ivy protested, “I am cursed. Can't you see how I flicker? I'll soon disappear altogether."

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish