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Protest   /prˈoʊtˌɛst/  /prətˈɛst/   Listen
Protest

noun
1.
A formal and solemn declaration of objection.  Synonym: protestation.  "The senator rose to register his protest" , "The many protestations did not stay the execution"
2.
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.  Synonyms: dissent, objection.
3.
The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.  "A shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"
verb
(past & past part. protested; pres. part. protesting)
1.
Utter words of protest.
2.
Express opposition through action or words.  Synonyms: dissent, resist.
3.
Affirm or avow formally or solemnly.



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"Protest" Quotes from Famous Books



... of brigands and smugglers!" he exclaimed. "That for his popularity!" But he instantly raised his hands as though in protest at his own warmth of speech and ...
— The King's Jackal • Richard Harding Davis
... Pitakas without restating it in the light of their own imagination. Whereas the most stable form of Christianity is the Church of Rome, which began by making considerable additions to the doctrine of the New Testament, the most stable form of Buddhism is neither a transformation of the old nor a protest against innovation but simply the continuation of a very ancient sect in strange lands[33]. This ancient Buddhism, like Islam which is also simple and stable, is somewhat open to the charge of engaging in disputes ...
— Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) - An Historical Sketch • Charles Eliot
... don't go yet!" she said putting out her hand in protest. But he grasped the hand with a quick impulsive grip and with a hasty: "I'm sorry, but I must!" he opened the glass door to the side ...
— The Search • Grace Livingston Hill
... echoed the indignant earl. "When such a blow was dealt him by a member of my family, could I do less than hasten to East Lynne to tender my sympathies? I went with another subject too—to discover what could have been the moving springs of your conduct; for I protest, when the black tidings reached me, I believed that you must have gone mad. You were one of the last whom I should have feared to trust. But I learned nothing, and Carlyle was as ignorant as I. How could you strike ...
— East Lynne • Mrs. Henry Wood
... star, Eleanor Forsythe, whose photographs Duncan had seen hundreds of times, was the first to respond with a half-indignant protest that SHE wasn't too tired and cold to do that much for the dear kiddy, and other volunteers rapidly followed suit. Ten minutes later the still tearful little mother was actually in a cab whirling through the dark streets toward the hospital where the child lay, and a rehearsal ...
— Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby and Other Stories • Kathleen Norris


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