Definition of protest - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationthe act of expressing disagreement
- Her protest was noted during the meeting.
2.
activismpublic demonstration of disapproval
- Thousands joined the protest in the city square.
Verb
1.
object publiclyshow strong objection, sometimes in public or with actions
- They protest against unfair laws in the city.
2.
communicationDated affirm something in a formal mannerDated
- She protested her innocence in court.
3.
legalDated make a formal declaration against a billDated
- The lawyer protested the dishonoured bill.
Expressions with protest
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while expressing disagreement or unwillingness
He signed the contract under protest.
intense public reaction against something
The new law sparked a storm of protest.
deny something so strongly it raises suspicion
He said he wasn't guilty, but he protested too much.
intense public outcry against an action or decision
The new policy caused a firestorm of protest.
music expressing disapproval of political issues
He wrote a protest song about the new government policy.
showing disagreement or objection by doing something
They walked out in protest.
showing disapproval of something by doing a specific opposing action
Several players left the field in protest at the referee's decision.
show strong disagreement or objection in a public way
They decided to make a protest against the new law.
planned group trek showing disagreement, seeking social or government reform
Thousands joined a protest march through downtown to demand voting rights.
vote showing dissatisfaction with candidates or system
He cast a protest vote to express his discontent.
organized group action showing disagreement in public places
The city saw a large public protest against the new law.
organize a public demonstration to express disapproval
The activists decided to stage a protest against the new policy.
large number of protests happening quickly
The wave of protest swept across the nation.
in a way that shows no objection or complaint
He followed the rules without protest.
organized public action showing disagreement with government or political decisions
Thousands joined a political protest outside the parliament building.
organized group actions showing strong public disagreement with decisions or conditions
The protest movement gained strength after the new law was announced.
organize and carry out a protest
The workers decided to wage a protest against unfair wages.
loud expression of disagreement or disapproval
The new policy was met with a howl of protest.
strongly say you did not do something wrong
He continued to protest his innocence despite the evidence.
organized protest where people sit and refuse to leave
The workers held a sit-down protest in the factory.
protest done on the internet
People joined a cyber protest against the new law.
short time when many people complain or object strongly
The new rule caused a flurry of protest.
protest where people sit to block activities
The students organized a sit protest in the cafeteria.
early signs that people may start to oppose something
The government noticed the stirrings of protest among students.
Origin of protest
Latin, protestari (declare publicly)
Terms with protest included in their meaning
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protest
participating in an organized walk for a cause
linked people
line of people holding hands for rescue or protest
labor
refusing to work as a form of protest
activism
protest march advocating for peace and against war
clothing
band worn around arm for mourning or protest
tolerant
tolerating differences without protest or judgment
activism
public display of group opinion or protest
protest
organized walk by a group to protest or support something
activism
participate in a protest or demonstration
politics
large public meeting for support or protest
protest
cease work as a protest
labor
work stoppage as a form of protest
labor action
workers' refusal to work in protest against working conditions or low pay
protest action
refusal to buy or use goods and services as a protest
commercial protest
instance of refusing to deal with an organization
protest action
refuse to buy or use goods or services to show disapproval
refusal
refuse to engage with as a form of protest
protest action
organized refusal to buy or use as protest
protest
actively refusing to engage with something as protest
protest
demand for something to be different
public protest
loud and persistent outcry from many people
public protest
express a strong opinion publicly
politics
march or gathering for political protest
labor
stop working to protest for better conditions
Examples of protest in a sentence
His protest against the policy was ignored. The protest against the new law was peaceful. A protest erupted outside the government building. Residents protest the factory's toxic waste nightly. He plans to protest the decision at council. He protested his rights during the assembly.
The lawyer protested the decision with a formal letter. The company protested the charges in court. She protested the unfair tax bill.
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- French:protestation, protester, ...
- German:Protest, protestieren, ...
- Italian:protesta, protestare, ...
- Spanish:protesta, protestar, ...
- Portuguese:protesto, protestar, ...
- Chinese:抗议, 抗议表达, ...
- Japanese:抗議, 抗議する, ...
- Arabic:احْتِجَاج, اِحْتَجَّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְחָאָה, לִמְחוֹת, ...
- Russian:протест, протестовать, ...
- Ukrainian:протест, протестувати, ...
- Hindi:विरोध, विरोध करना, ...
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