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noun
- 1. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something: "the Hungarian team lodged an official protest"
- 2. a written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.
verb
- 1. express an objection to what someone has said or done: "she wouldn't let him pay, and he didn't protest"
- 2. declare (something) firmly and emphatically in the face of stated or implied doubt or in response to an accusation: "“I'm not being coy!” Lucy protested"
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.
verb [ I or T ] us / proʊˈtest / uk / prəˈtest / B2. to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.: A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending. especially US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts. B2.
A protest (also called a demonstration, remonstration, or remonstrance) is a public expression of objection, disapproval, or dissent towards an idea or action, typically a political one. [1] [2] Protests can be thought of as acts of cooperation in which numerous people cooperate by attending, and share the potential costs and risks of doing so. [3]
Protest definition: an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid. See examples of PROTEST used in a sentence.
A protest is a formal declaration of objection. If students at your school are fed up with the overly restrictive dress code, they might stage a protest. Washington, D.C. is often the site of political protests. Protest is both a noun and a verb.
protest. verb. uk / prəʊˈtest / us. protest (about/against/at sth) B2. to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc: They're on strike to protest against job losses. Students were protesting about cuts to the education budget. protest sth US. B2.
the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this. to hold/organize/join a protest. violent/anti-war protests. The riot began as a peaceful protest. mass/street protests. a protest march/movement. Unions have called for a day of protest on 24 February.
