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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protested

“But I’m just finishing up,” Dan protested, now deflated.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

There was another major change fans protested during the World Cup — the hydration breaks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

When other passengers asked if she was alright, Levy protested his innocence.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The government appears to be struggling to put them in a bracket, unlike when farmers protested agricultural reforms five years ago.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Aww, come on, Zara, we didn’t mean anything,” Leo protested.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee