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Definition of protesting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
disagreementexpressing objection or dissent
- The protesting crowd gathered outside the city hall.
2.
activismactively involved in a demonstration
- Protesting students marched through the campus.
Noun
public actionthe act of expressing strong disagreement or objection
- Protesting is common when people want to change a law.
Expressions with protesting
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showing too much resistance or opposition
She was protesting too much against the new policy changes.
Origin of protesting
Latin, protestari (to declare publicly)
Terms with protesting included in their meaning
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protesting
not working to show disagreement
loud fuss
protesting or complaining loudly
protest
line of people protesting or striking
protest
protesting strongly
labor protest
the act of protesting outside a workplace
protest
related to protesting with picket signs
make noise
cause a loud disturbance by complaining or protesting
protest
act of protesting publicly
protest
person protesting for food or jobs during a march
protest unfairness
expression protesting unfairness or unequal sharing
protesting
expressing strong protest or criticism
water protest
person protesting on water using a kayak
legal protest
person punished or protesting for using non-metric measures
protesting
expressing strong protest or anger
protesting
expressing protest or opposition
Examples of protesting in a sentence
The protesting students demanded change. Protesting workers gathered outside the factory. The protesting crowd demanded immediate action. Protesting by refusing to buy the product hurt the company’s sales. Protesting continued outside city hall despite the heavy rain.
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- French:protestataire, manifestation, ...
- German:protestierend, Protest, ...
- Italian:contestatore, protesta, ...
- Spanish:protestante, protesta, ...
- Portuguese:manifestante, protesto, ...
- Chinese:抗议的, 抗议, ...
- Japanese:抗議する, 抗議, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتَجّ, احْتِجاج, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹחֶה, מְחָאָה, ...
- Russian:протестующий, протест, ...
- Ukrainian:протестуючий, протест, ...
- Hindi:विरोधी, विरोध प्रदर्शन, ...
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)
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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