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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

And groups that aim to stop the development of AI have regularly protested outside OpenAI’s San Francisco headquarters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“That is not the agreement we have!” he protested on Truth Social on Thursday.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Abalos has protested that the investigation has been unfair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Gum Baby protested, before realizing that something else was going on.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia