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Meaning of protest
A statement or action expressing disagreement or disapproval
Etymology of protest
The word "protest" comes from the Old French "protester", which is derived from the Latin "protestari", meaning "to declare or witness publicly"
Historically, the word has been used to describe formal declarations or statements of objection, and has evolved to encompass a range of actions and expressions of dissent
Synonyms
demonstration
objection
dissent
complaint
grievance
protestation
remonstrance
denunciation
condemnation
criticism
censure
disapproval
disagreement
opposition
resistance
rebellion
uprising
riot
strike
boycott
picket
march
rally
demonstration
objection
dissent
complaint
grievance
protestation
remonstrance
denunciation
condemnation
criticism
censure
disapproval
disagreement
opposition
resistance
rebellion
uprising
riot
strike
boycott
picket
march
rally
Definitions
- A statement or action expressing disagreement or disapproval, especially a formal or public one
- * A formal objection or complaint, especially one made to an authority
Usage Examples
- The crowd began to protest the government's decision to raise taxes
- * The company issued a formal protest to the regulator over the proposed changes
- * The students organized a protest march to raise awareness about climate change
Antonyms
approval
agreement
acceptance
consent
endorsement
support
affirmation
confirmation
ratification
validation
sanction
authorization
permission
acquiescence
compliance
obedience
submission
surrender
capitulation
concurrence
assent
conciliation
reconciliation