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protest against

VERB

deprecate

Synonyms

STRONG

depreciate derogate detract discountenance disesteem disfavor disparage expostulate frown object pooh-pooh rip

WEAK

cut down to size disapprove of discommend mudsling not go for poor-mouth put down run down take dim view of take down take exception to

Antonyms

STRONG

approve commend compliment increase laud praise sanction

WEAK

build up endorse

VERB

differ

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary

STRONG

bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war

WEAK

bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns take issue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree concur consent

STRONG

accept give in go along make peace support surrender

WEAK

be same conform harmonize

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In 1765, Revere had joined an organization that would become the Sons of Liberty, a radical group calling for protest against taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Or a subtle form of protest against the Dodgers, champions of capitalism?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Farmers across Europe remain unconvinced and are up in arms, including in Spain where they staged a protest against the deal in Madrid earlier this month.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

It is ironic that Harrison’s protest against taxation ended up foreshadowing private markets’ capture of artistic value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“During World War II, the people of Norway wore paper clips on their clothes as a protest against the Nazis,” Mr. Brademas puts in.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

protest against

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