Other Definitions
protest (enc)
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Protest| Noun | 1. | protest - a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution" | | | 2. | protest - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissentboycott - a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies direct action - a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands resistance - group action in opposition to those in power demonstration, manifestation - a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war" walkout - the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak" | | | 3. | protest - the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall" | | | Verb | 1. | protest - utter words of protestdeclaim, inveigh - speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society" | | | 2. | protest - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"walk out, strike - stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met" demonstrate, march - march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle" | | | 3. | protest - affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence" | |
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