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Meaning of protesting
The primary meaning of "protesting" is to express strong disagreement or disapproval.
Etymology of protesting
The word "protesting" comes from the verb "protest", which originated from the Old French word "protester", derived from the Latin words "pro" (for) and "testari" (to witness)
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe public declarations of disagreement or disapproval
Synonyms
objecting
demonstrating
rioting
rebelling
dissenting
boycotting
picketing
marching
rallying
protesting
demonstrating
striking
petitioning
campaigning
agitating
lobbying
complaining
griping
grumbling
murmuring
dissenting
disagreeing
opposing
resisting
revolting
rising
refusing
declining
rejecting
denouncing
condemning
criticizing
censuring
disparaging
disapproving
Definitions
- To express strong disagreement or disapproval about something, typically in a public and loud way
- * To make a formal statement or complaint to someone in authority, often to show that you disagree with something
Usage Examples
- The crowd was protesting against the government's new policies
- * She was protesting the decision to cut funding for the arts program
- * The workers were protesting outside the factory, demanding better working conditions
Antonyms
agreeing
accepting
approving
endorsing
supporting
backing
favoring
advocating
promoting
sanctioning
ratifying
confirming
consenting
acquiescing
complying
cooperating
conforming
surrendering
yielding
submitting
obeying
complying