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Meaning of protested
Expressed strong disagreement or disapproval
Etymology of protested
The word "protested" originates from the Old French word "protester", which is derived from the Latin words "pro" (meaning "forth" or "publicly") and "testari" (meaning "to witness" or "to testify")
Historically, the word "protest" was used in the 15th century to mean "a formal declaration or statement", and its meaning has since evolved to include the sense of expressing disapproval or disagreement
Synonyms
objected
opposed
resisted
complained
denounced
disagreed
dissented
remonstrated
expostulated
decried
condemned
criticized
disapproved
rejected
repudiated
spurned
refused
declined
demurred
disagreed
rebelled
revolted
rose up
demonstrated
boycotted
picketed
marched
rallied
petitioned
appealed
pleaded
argued
debated
contested
challenged
questioned
disputed
contradicted
gainsaid
traversed
countermanded
Definitions
- The past tense of the verb "protest", which means to express strong disagreement or disapproval about something
- To declare or show that something is not wanted or accepted
- To make a formal statement or complaint, typically to a person in authority
Usage Examples
- The crowd protested against the government's new policy
- She protested that she had not been treated fairly
- The company protested the decision to cancel the contract
- The students protested outside the university, demanding changes to the curriculum
- The union protested the proposed cuts to employee benefits
Antonyms
supported
approved
agreed
accepted
endorsed
ratified
confirmed
sanctioned
authorized
validated
justified
defended
upheld
maintained
sustained
permitted
allowed
tolerated
acquiesced
complied
cooperated
collaborated
concurred
assented