Meaning of protest in English

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Verb
protest
Definitions
1. utter words of protest
Derived terms
2. express opposition through action or words
Examples
- « dissent to the laws of the country »
Derived terms
3. affirm or avow formally or solemnly
Examples
- « The suspect protested his innocence »
Derived terms
- protestation
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 »
Derived terms
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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