protest Definition

protest
verb protested, protesting

intr
1. To express an objection, disapproval, opposition or disagreement.

Thesaurus: object, disapprove, oppose, complain, demonstrate, remonstrate, squawk (slang), disagree, expostulate, take exception, cry out; Antonym: accept.
(N Amer, especially US)
2. To challenge or object to (eg a decision or measure).
3. To declare something solemnly, eg in response to an accusation.

Example: protest one's innocence
Thesaurus: maintain, insist, testify, contend.
4. law.
To obtain or write a protest with reference to (a bill).

noun

1. A declaration of disapproval or dissent; an objection.

Thesaurus: complaint, dissent, objection, disapproval, outcry, protestation, remonstrance, demurral, demur, declaration; Antonym: acceptance.
2a. An organized public demonstration of disapproval;


Example: a protest march
3. law.
A written statement that a bill has been presented and payment refused.
4. The act of protesting.

Derivative: protester
noun

Someone who expresses their disapproval, especially by demonstrating in public
Thesaurus: dissident, dissenter, rebel, agitator, demonstrator, remonstrator, remonstrant.

Derivative: protestingly
adverb

Idiom: under protest

Reluctantly; unwillingly.

Etymology: 14c: from French protester, from Latin protestari, protestatus to declare formally.