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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"
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 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.
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.
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROTEST. 1. a : to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something. [no object] The victim's family protested at/against the judge's sentence. There is no use protesting. I will not change my mind.
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.
protest. noun. /ˈproʊtɛst/. [uncountable, countable] the expression of strong disagreement with or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this The director resigned in protest at the decision.
3 days ago · A protest is the act of saying or showing publicly that you object to something. The opposition now seems too weak to stage any serious protests against the government. [ + against] The unions called a two-hour strike in protest at the railway authority's announcement. [ + at] ...a protest march.
