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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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Tens of thousands protested on the streets of Moscow in what Western observers optimistically called the Snow Revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He protested his innocence but was jailed in 2004.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

At least two among the more than 2,000 guests at the roast protested.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The demonstration in the capital Tirana followed an initial gathering in Zvernec on Saturday, where dozens of people, including environmental activists, protested over the installation of barbed wire blocking access to the beach.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The latter Greeks did not like it and protested against it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton