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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Indigenous groups protested against the 2020 fireworks display, and the National Park Service has previously cited tribal, wildfire and environmental concerns over staging fireworks at the site.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In organizing against a proposed 1 million square foot data center in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Henry protested with over 100 community members at multiple city council meetings discussing the project.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Under-30s make up about a quarter of Peru's electorate, and many who protested feel neither candidate can deliver real change.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

When graduation came, Platner joined the Marines rather than go to college despite having earlier protested the Iraq war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“People get hung up on the difference between +5% and –5% for a couple of years,” Burry replied to one investor who had protested the new strategy.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis