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Protest as a Noun
Definitions of "Protest" as a noun
Synonyms of "Protest" as a noun (23 Words)
Usage Examples of "Protest" as a noun
Protest as a Verb
Definitions of "Protest" as a verb
Synonyms of "Protest" as a verb (46 Words)
Usage Examples of "Protest" as a verb
Associations of "Protest" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Protest” are: dissent, objection, protestation, exception, complaint, disapproval, disagreement, opposition, challenge, demurral, remonstration, expostulation, fuss, outcry, demonstration, march, protest march, peace camp, rally, sit-in, human chain, occupation, write-in, resist, express opposition, raise objections, object, make a protest, take issue, make a stand, take a stand, put up a fight, kick, take exception, complain, express disapproval, disagree, express disagreement, demur, remonstrate, expostulate, make a fuss, demonstrate, hold a rally, sit in, form a human chain, occupy somewhere, sleep in, stage a dirty protest, refuse to cooperate, insist on, claim, maintain, declare, announce, profess, proclaim, assert, affirm, argue, vow, avow, aver, pledge, swear, swear to, testify to

Protest as a Noun

Definitions of "Protest" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “protest” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
An organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action.
A formal and solemn declaration of objection.
A written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.

Synonyms of "Protest" as a noun (23 Words)

challenge	An objection regarding the eligibility or suitability of a jury member. I heard the challenge* Who goes there.*
complaint	The plaintiff’s reasons for proceeding in a civil action. I have no complaints about the hotel.
demonstration	A public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature. The lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations.
demurral	(law) a formal objection to an opponent’s pleadings. Words of demurral.
disagreement	The speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing. Disagreements between parents and adolescents.
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval* in her voice.*
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. He was sent off for dissent.
exception	A deliberate act of omission. With the exception* of the children everyone was told the news.*
expostulation	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.
fuss	An excited state of agitation. He didn t want to make a fuss.
human chain	Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
march	An act or instance of marching. He began to hum a funeral march.
objection	The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent. His view is open to objection.
occupation	The action of living in or using a building or other place. A game of cards is a pretty harmless occupation.
opposition	The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with. The invaders encountered stiff opposition.
outcry	A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. The public outcry* over the bombing.*
peace camp	Harmonious relations; freedom from disputes.
protest march	The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.
protestation	An emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation. Her protestations of innocence were in vain.
rally	A marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness. The market staged a late rally.
remonstration	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.
sit-in	A form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators occupy seats and refuse to move.
write-in	A vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot.

Usage Examples of "Protest" as a noun

The senator rose to register his protest.
He shouted his protests at the umpire.
A protest march.
The British team lodged an official protest.
A shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall.
They finished the game under protest to the league president.
The many protestations did not stay the execution.
A protest over planned pit closures.
Two senior scientists resigned in protest.

Protest as a Verb

Definitions of "Protest" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “protest” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation.
Write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).
Utter words of protest.
Express opposition through action or words.
Affirm or avow formally or solemnly.
Express an objection to what someone has said or done.
Publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action.

Synonyms of "Protest" as a verb (46 Words)

affirm	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. They affirmed that policies were to be judged by their contribution to social justice.
announce	Make known make an announcement. He announced his retirement from international football.
argue	Present reasons and arguments. I wasn t going to argue* with a gun.*
assert	Postulate positively and assertively. Women should assert* themselves more.*
aver	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. I don t have to do anything it s his problem he averred.
avow	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. He avowed his change of faith.
claim	Ask for legally or make a legal claim to as of debts for example. I m entitled to be conceited he claimed.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. My mother complains all day.
declare	Declare to be. She was declared incompetent.
demonstrate	Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one’s behavior, attitude, or external attributes. Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle.
demur	Put forward a demurrer. Normally she would have accepted the challenge but she demurred.
disagree	(of statements or accounts) be inconsistent or fail to correspond. The results disagree* with the findings reported so far.*
dissent	Disagree with the doctrine of an established or orthodox Church. Dissent to the laws of the country.
expostulate	Reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion. He found Fox expostulating with a young man.
express disagreement	Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
express disapproval	Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
express opposition	Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
form a human chain	Assume a form or shape.
hold a rally	Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
insist on	Assert to be true.
kick	Kick a leg up. The boy kicked the dog.
maintain	Maintain for use and service. He maintained his innocence.
make a fuss	Eliminate urine.
make a protest	Change from one form into another.
make a stand	Calculate as being.
march	March in protest take part in a demonstration. They planned to march* on Baton Rouge.*
object	Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent. When asked to drive the truck she objected that she did not have a driver s license.
occupy somewhere	Assume, as of positions or roles.
pledge	Bind or secure by a pledge. They pledged to continue the campaign for funding.
proclaim	Declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles. His high intelligent forehead proclaimed a strength of mind that was almost tangible.
profess	Practice as a profession teach or claim to be knowledgeable about. The teacher professed that he was not generous when it came to giving good grades.
put up a fight	Adapt.
raise objections	Pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth.
refuse to cooperate	Elude, especially in a baffling way.
remonstrate	Censure severely or angrily. He turned angrily to remonstrate* with Tommy.*
resist	Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. I couldn t resist* buying the blouse.*
sit in	Show to a seat; assign a seat for.
sleep in	Be able to accommodate for sleeping.
stage a dirty protest	Plan, organize, and carry out (an event.
swear	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. Maria made me swear* I would never tell anyone.*
swear to	Promise solemnly; take an oath.
take a stand	Travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route.
take exception	Serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
take issue	Receive or obtain regularly.
testify to	Give testimony in a court of law.
vow	Dedicate to a deity by a vow. Never again he vowed.

Usage Examples of "Protest" as a verb

Before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses.
The suspect protested his innocence.
The workers were protesting economic measures enacted a week earlier.
Doctors and patients protested against plans to cut services at the hospital.
‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested.
She has always protested her innocence.

Associations of "Protest" (30 Words)

chant	The style of music consisting of chants. He was whispering something repeating it like a chant* or a mantra.*
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. The plaintiff s lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client.
demonstration	A practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed. There were violent demonstrations against the war.
demonstrator	Someone who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer. She was appointed demonstrator* in botany at Newnham College.*
disloyal	Showing lack of love for your country. Disloyal mutterings about his leadership.
disloyalty	The quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness. An accusation of disloyalty* and betrayal.*
disobedience	The failure to obey. Disobedience to law is sometimes justified.
dissenter	A person who dissents from some established policy.
firebrand	A piece of burning wood. A political firebrand.
ingratitude	A discreditable lack of gratitude. He returned his daughter s care with ingratitude* and unkindness.*
instigator	A person who brings about or initiates something. Any instigators of violence will be punished.
insubordination	An insubordinate act. He was dismissed for insubordination.
insurgent	A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions. Alleged links with insurgent* groups.*
insurrection	A violent uprising against an authority or government. The insurrection* was savagely put down.*
mutiny	Engage in a mutiny against an authority. A mutiny* by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war.*
objection	The action of challenging or disagreeing with something. His view is open to objection.
objector	A person who dissents from some established policy. Objectors to the housing plans.
protester	Someone who participates in a public display of group feeling. The decision was hailed by protesters against the closure as a triumph.
radical	Markedly new or introducing radical change. A radical* overhaul of the existing regulatory framework.*
rebel	Take part in a rebellion renounce a former allegiance. The Earl of Pembroke subsequently rebelled against Henry III.
rebellion	The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention. Each generation must have its own rebellion.
revolt	Make revolution. The people revolted when bread prices tripled again.
revolutionary	A person who advocates or engages in political revolution. A revolutionary* new drug.*
riot	Take part in a riot disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot. Everyone thought she was a riot.
rising	Coming to maturity. The Warsaw rising* of 1944.*
seditious	Arousing to action or rebellion. The letter was declared seditious.
socialist	Advocating or following the socialist principles. The history of socialist* movement.*
treason	The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government. Doubt is the ultimate treason* against faith.*
uphill	Sloping upwards. The journey is slightly uphill.
uprising	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An armed uprising.