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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

Labor unions have protested attempts to cut back coverage, arguing that they hurt employees who can’t afford the drugs’ sticker price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

McKnight protested to Hoffman, though: “We’re not in the apparel business. We’re making equipment for surfers.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“Oh, Amy, you don’t have to,” Mrs. Ames protested.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee