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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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Verhoeven spat out his gumshield while Usyk immediately protested at the added time his opponent was given to recover.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Simi Valley lost a home run after Arcadia protested over a lineup error.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

A few dozen protested against the new death penalty law outside the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City on Monday.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Traditionalists protested that “the home is being endangered,” but there was no turning back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

“You said one,” Valley protested when Thorn had finally given them the go-ahead to relax.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega