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protest
noun
verb
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
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ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst
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noun
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
noun
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
“they finished the game under protest to the league president”
noun
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
“he shouted his protests at the umpire”
verb
utter words of protest
verb
affirm or avow formally or solemnly
“The suspect protested his innocence”
verb
express opposition through action or words
“dissent to the laws of the country”
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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
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