protest

verb
/ˈproʊtest/

Meaning

to express strong objection; to demonstrate against something
a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example Sentences

Students protest against the new policy.

Thousands gathered in the square to protest the new law.

Students organized a protest.

Synonyms

object, oppose, demonstrate, complain, demonstration, rally, objection, resistance, rebellion
Entry 1
object, oppose, demonstrate, complain
Entry 2
demonstration, rally, objection, resistance
Entry 3
demonstration, rebellion

Antonyms

support, agree, accept, approve, approval, acceptance, compliance, agreement
Entry 1
support, agree, accept, approve
Entry 2
approval, acceptance, compliance
Entry 3
compliance, agreement

Collocations

protest against, peaceful protest, protest march, strongly protest, protest for, protest rally
Entry 1
protest against, peaceful protest, protest march, strongly protest
Entry 2
protest against, protest for, peaceful protest, protest rally

More Example Sentences

Wasn’t any protest called in New York?

Two ministers resigned from the cabinet in protest.

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