English dictionary
protest
nounPronunciation
ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
noun
- a formal and solemn declaration of objection
noun
- the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
verb
- utter words of protest
verb
- affirm or avow formally or solemnly
verb
- express opposition through action or words
Example sentences
they finished the game under protest to the league president
the senator rose to register his protest
the many protestations did not stay the execution
he shouted his protests at the umpire
a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
The suspect protested his innocence
dissent to the laws of the country