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Meaning of protest in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈproʊˌtɛst/

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  1. Verb

    protest

    Definitions

    1. utter words of protest
  2. 2. express opposition through action or words

    Examples

    • « dissent to the laws of the country »
  3. 3. affirm or avow formally or solemnly

    Examples

    • « The suspect protested his innocence »
  4. 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 »
  5. 2. the act of protesting

    Examples

    • « a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent »
  6. 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 »

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