protest

[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test] / ˈproʊ tɛst, prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst /

NOUN

complaint, disapproval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge demonstration dissent objection outcry question revolt riot turmoil

STRONG

bellyache blackball clamor declaration demur demurral difficulty flak grievance gripe grouse holler howl kick knock march moratorium nix protestation rally remonstrance remonstration stink tumult

WEAK

big stink formal complaint

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement answer calm concurrence harmony peace

STRONG

calmness compliment flattery praise

WEAK

acceptance approval

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 stage a walkout 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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His efforts have been met with protests and legal challenges in other Democratic-led places like Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

From BBC

That night, thousands held candles on street corners and protests were peaceful.

From The Wall Street Journal

The hotel where he stayed had become a regular site of protest.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Minister of Foreign Affairs immediately presented a note of protest to the Embassy of the United States in Ecuador”

From Salon

The same source said some businesspeople had also been required to sign commitments not to send files related to the protests.

From BBC