protest
Definition
- n. a formal and solemn declaration of objection
- n. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- n. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
- v. utter words of protest
Word forms
- Past tense
- protested
- Present participle
- protesting
- Past participle
- protested
- Third person singular
- protests
Example sentences
n.
The protest against the new law gathered thousands of people in the city center.
v.
Many students protested the decision to increase tuition fees.