protest

Meanings

Noun

• 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"
• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
• 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

• utter words of protest
• express opposition through action or words
• affirm or avow formally or solemnly
  • "The suspect protested his innocence"

Synonyms

dissent, objection, protestation, resist