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Meaning of protest in English
Pronunciation
/ˈproʊˌtɛst/
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Verb
protest
Definitions
1.
utter words of protest
2.
express opposition through action or words
Examples
« dissent to the laws of the country »
3.
affirm or avow formally or solemnly
Examples
« The suspect protested his innocence »
Noun
protest
Etymology
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘make a solemn declaration’): from Old French protester, from Latin protestari, from pro-‘forth, publicly’ + testari‘assert’ (from testis‘witness’)
Definitions
1.
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
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 »
2.
the act of protesting
Examples
« a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent »
3.
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
Examples
« he shouted his protests at the umpire »
« a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall »