protest

ˈproʊtɛst
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Translation of protest from English into Dutch,

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Noun

1.

communication

the act of expressing disagreement
  • Her protest was noted during the meeting.Haar protest werd genoteerd tijdens de vergadering.
2.

activism

public demonstration of disapproval
  • Thousands joined the protest in the city square.Duizenden sloten zich aan bij de protest op het stadsplein.

Verb

tr.
1.

object publicly

show strong objection, sometimes in public or with actions
  • They protest against unfair laws in the city.Zij protesteren tegen oneerlijke wetten in de stad.
2.

communication

Dated
affirm something in a formal manner
Dated
  • She protested her innocence in court.Ze protesteerde haar onschuld in de rechtbank.
3.

legal

Dated
make a formal declaration against a bill
Dated
protest aantekenen bezwaar maken
  • The lawyer protested the dishonoured bill.De advocaat tekende protest aan tegen de geweigerde rekening.

Expressions with protest: examples in English and translations in Dutch

onder protest
met tegenzin
He signed the contract under protest.
storm van protest
The new law sparked a storm of protest.
te veel protesteren
He said he wasn't guilty, but he protested too much.
storm van protest
protestgolf
The new policy caused a firestorm of protest.
protestlied
protestsong
He wrote a protest song about the new government policy.
uit protest
als protest
They walked out in protest.

Synonyms and analogies of protest in English

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.

Translations of "protest" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
protestnn.

They waved goodbye to the unfair rules with a peaceful protest.

Ze namen met een vreedzaam protest afscheid van de oneerlijke regels.

demonstratienf.

The protest was already in full flow when the police arrived.

De demonstratie was al in volle gang toen de politie arriveerde.

protestmarsnm.

She cried out for freedom and rights during the protest march.

Tijdens de protestmars riep zij om vrijheid en gelijke rechten.

betogingnf.

The protest was completely licit and authorized by the authorities.

De betoging was volledig toegestaan en vooraf goedgekeurd door de autoriteiten.

Verb
protesterenv.

Two groups marched on opposing sides of the street to protest.

Twee groepen liepen aan weerszijden van de straat om te protesteren.

demonstrerenv.

Every private citizen has the right to peaceful protest under the law.

Elke gewone burger heeft volgens de wet het recht om vreedzaam te demonstreren.

Adjective / Participle
geprotesteerdpp.

Mum and I went on a protest march against hospital cuts.

Mam en ik hebben geprotesteerd tegen de bezuinigingen.

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protest: Examples and translations in context

The protest failed to get coverage despite the large crowd present.

Het protest haalde de media niet, ondanks de grote opkomst.

The oppressed people finally gained their rights after years of protest.

Het onderdrukte volk kreeg na jaren van protest eindelijk zijn rechten.

During the protest, many wore bulletproof vests as a precaution.

Tijdens het protest droegen veel mensen uit voorzorg een kogelvrij vest.

The protest turned ugly when police started using tear gas.

Het protest escaleerde toen de politie traangas begon in te zetten.

The protest felt like a futile gesture against such a powerful system.

Het protest voelde als een machteloos gebaar tegenover zo'n krachtig systeem.

The activist put a match to the protest by chanting slogans loudly.

De activiste stak het protest aan door luid leuzen te scanderen.

During the debate, he reared back with a sharp protest.

Tijdens het debat reageerde hij scherp en fel uit protest.

Their voices formed a unified chorus in the peaceful protest.

Hun stemmen versmolten tot één geheel tijdens het vreedzame protest.

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