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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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It is one of the reasons tennis' top players say they protested about pay at the French Open - to drive change for the good of the game.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Malkinson, now 60, always protested his innocence but was convicted after he was picked out at a police identity parade.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

A resident of San Miguel del Padron, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Havana, told AFP that people had protested the power cuts by banging pots and pans on Wednesday evening.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“Not much smaller,” Neel protested, but he obeyed his sister and felt her attaching the lure to his back.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins