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

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protested

The Garvaghy Road had been part of the Drumcree parade route but by the mid 1990s nationalist residents protested against it.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Thousands of teachers have protested regularly since mid-September as the movement against "unfulfilled promises" spread from Tripoli to Benghazi, in the east.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Asheville has backed reparations for slavery, protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement and banned discrimination based on gender identity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Community members have protested for weeks, demanding Lienhard be reinstated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

I shouted as John protested with, “But, ma’am. But, ma’am.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye