English dictionary

protest

/'pr/oU/,t/E/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

noun.communication

Examples
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.

Synonyms protestation

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

noun.act

Synonyms dissent objection

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

noun.communication

Examples
He shouted his protests at the umpire.

A shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a legislative body; as, the <i>protest</i> of lords in Parliament.

noun

Source: webster1913

utter words of protest

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
express opposition through action or words

verb.social

Synonyms dissent resist

Source: WordNet 3.0
affirm or avow formally or solemnly

verb.communication

Examples
The suspect protested his innocence.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make a solemn declaration or affirmation of; to proclaim; to display; as, to <i>protest</i> one's loyalty.

verb

Source: webster1913