protest

noun
UK: /ˈprəʊ.test/
US: /ˈproʊ.test/

  1. A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

    1. The protest was against the new law. [ ] [ ]
    2. The students organized a protest to show their disagreement with the university's decision. [ ] [ ]

  2. A formal declaration made by a notary public, at the request of the holder of a bill or note, that the bill or note has been refused payment or acceptance.

    1. He filed a protest after the bank refused to honor the check. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank sent a notice of protest when the payment was not received on time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

object complain oppose disagreement challenge opposition demonstrate demonstration objection
protest verb

  1. To express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something.

    1. They protest the decision. [ ] [ ]
    2. People protest against the rising cost of living, demanding government action. [ ] [ ]

  2. To state firmly that something is true, especially when others do not believe it.

    1. She protests her innocence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the evidence, he continued to protest that he had nothing to do with the crime. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protest" in English means: A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something., A formal declaration made by a notary public, at the request of the holder of a bill or note, that the bill or note has been refused payment or acceptance..

The phonetic transcription of "protest" is /ˈprəʊ.test/ in British English and /ˈproʊ.test/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protest": object, complain, oppose, disagreement, challenge, opposition, demonstrate, demonstration, objection.

Example usage of "protest": "The protest was against the new law.". More examples on the page.