Protest
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
(2) 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"
(3) 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
(4) Utter words of protest
(5) Affirm or avow formally or solemnly
"The suspect protested his innocence"
(6) Express opposition through action or words
"Dissent to the laws of the country"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From protesten < protester < protestare < pro- "before" + testare "to testify" < testis "witness".
Verb
- to make a strong objection
- How dare you, I protest!
- The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
- to affirm something
- I protest my innocence.
- to object to.
- They protested the demolition of the school.
Noun
- A formal objection, especially one by a group
- A collective gesture of disapproval, sometimes violent