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Definition protest in American English

protest verb

verb
/prəˈtest, ˈproʊˌtest/
1

to disagree strongly with something, often by making a formal statement or taking action in public

Example

students marching to protest the war

Example

Workers are protesting against high unemployment and inflation.

Synonyms and related words
complain mutter lodge agitate blacklist boycott
2

to try to make other people believe that something is true

Example

To this day she still protests her innocence.

Example

He protested that he had no knowledge of their criminal activities.

Synonyms and related words
express comment speak out
Definition protest in American English