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protest
[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test]
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
a protest against increased taxation.
Antonyms:Commerce.
a formal notarial certificate attesting the fact that a check, note, or bill of exchange has been presented for acceptance or payment and that it has been refused.
the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonored bill of exchange or note.
Law.
(upon one's payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand.
a written and attested declaration made by the master of a ship stating the circumstances under which some damage has happened to the ship or cargo, or other circumstances involving the liability of the officers, crew, etc.
Sports.a formal objection or complaint made to an official.
verb (used without object)
to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate.
Synonyms:Antonyms:to make solemn or earnest declaration.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
to make a protest or remonstrance against; object to.
to say in protest or remonstrance.
to declare solemnly or earnestly; affirm; assert.
to make a formal declaration of the nonacceptance or nonpayment of (a bill of exchange or note).
Obsolete.to call to witness.
protest
noun
public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent
( as modifier )
a protest march
a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn
an expression of disagreement or complaint
without a squeak of protest
a formal notarial statement drawn up on behalf of a creditor and declaring that the debtor has dishonoured a bill of exchange or promissory note
the action of drawing up such a statement
a formal declaration by a taxpayer disputing the legality or accuracy of his assessment
a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled
the act of protesting
having voiced objections; unwillingly
verb
to make a strong objection (to something, esp a supposed injustice or offence)
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to put up arguments against; disagree; complain; object
``I'm okay,'' she protested
he protested that it was not his turn to wash up
(tr) to object forcefully to
leaflets protesting Dr King's murder
(tr) to declare formally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured
Other 51Թ Forms
- protestable adjective
- protester noun
- protestor noun
- protestingly adverb
- protestive adjective
- half-protested adjective
- half-protesting adjective
- nonprotesting adjective
- reprotest verb
- unprotested adjective
- unprotesting adjective
- unprotestingly adverb
- ˈٱٱ noun
- ˈٱپԲ adverb
- ˈٱٲԳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of protest1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The protests — more than 2,000 were scheduled nationally and dozens in Southern California — were largest downtown.
She was attending her first protest, driven to be seen with thousands of others at a “No Kings” demonstration Saturday morning in El Segundo, eager to make a statement.
Protesters in more than 1,800 cities across the United States and in 19 other countries are taking to the streets Saturday for a coordinated global protest against authoritarianism, political violence and rising strongman politics.
The law grants civil immunity to drivers who injure or kill someone while fleeing a protest blocking a roadway, but only if the driver claims they feared for their safety.
Mr Duquemin said he had received many messages thanking him for organising the protest.
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When To Use
Protest most commonly means a public show of disapproval of or opposition to something.Protests are often held against things like a nation’s involvement in a war or specific government policies or forms of injustice.A close synonym is demonstration. Such protests are often held in public spaces by people who want to display their disapproval openly in order to bring awareness to their cause and put pressure on authorities to make changes.A person who participates in a protest can be called a protester or a protestor. (The -er spelling is much more common, but the -or spelling has increased in usage.)Protest is often used as a verb meaning to participate in a protest. It can also be used as a verb in a more general way meaning to show disapproval or disagreement, as in My kids always protest when I try to serve them vegetables, but they end up eating them. Sometimes, protest might refer to an official complaint or objection, as in They lodged an official protest. This sense can also be used as a verb, as in The team protested their loss with the league, claiming unfair treatment by referees. To resign in protest means to quit in a way that’s meant to show disagreement or disapproval of something that’s happened. To do something under protest means to do it unwillingly or with strong objections.Example: The colonists protested the increased taxes by refusing to pay them.
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