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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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About 30 officers with riot shields appeared to be protecting a property during a live stream of the protest.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"We will continue to work with those seeking to protest, along with our partners and the local community, to ensure everyone's views can be heard."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Brioso trained as a nurse and worked at a military hospital after college, but lost his job after he expressed support online for the San Isidro protest movement, which opposes government censorship of artistic expression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The specific review into public order and hate crimes - due to be completed next month - is looking at the balance between the right to protest and the need to protect communities.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“Sometimes people get away with stuff like that now. Unremarkables march and protest when it happens, but...”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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