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 »