Definition of protest Protest

/pɹowˈtɛˌst/ - [prowtest] - pro•test

We found 25 definitions of protest from 9 different sources.

What does protest mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: protests
protest - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
		objection, dissent
		resistance the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
		boycott a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
		direct action a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands
		demonstration, manifestation a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
protest - 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"
		protestation
		objection (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
protest - 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"
		objection (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
Verb protests, protesting, protested
protest - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
		resist, dissent
		controvert, contradict, oppose deny the truth of
		walk out, strike leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval; "She walked out on her husband and children"
		demonstrate, march march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"
		rebel, rise up, arise, rise take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
		renegade, rebel take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
protest - utter words of protest
		kvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge; "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client"
		declaim, inveigh speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
protest - affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence"
		aver, avow, affirm, swan, assert, verify, swear admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about

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Wiktionary

protest (Noun)
A formal objection, especially one by a group.
protest (Noun)
A collective gesture of disapproval: a demonstration.
protest (Verb)
To make a strong objection.
protest (Verb)
To affirm something.
protest (Verb)
To object to.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

protest (v. i.)
To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow.
protest (v. i.)
To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of opposition; -- with against; as, he protest against your votes.
protest (v. t.)
To make a solemn declaration or affirmation of; to proclaim; to display; as, to protest one's loyalty.
protest (v. t.)
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
protest (v.)
A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a legislative body; as, the protest of lords in Parliament.
protest (v.)
A solemn declaration in writing, in due form, made by a notary public, usually under his notarial seal, on behalf of the holder of a bill or note, protesting against all parties liable for any loss or damage by the nonacceptance or nonpayment of the bill, or by the nonpayment of the note, as the case may be.
protest (v.)
A declaration made by the master of a vessel before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer, upon his arrival in port after a disaster, stating the particulars of it, and showing that any damage or loss sustained was not owing to the fault of the vessel, her officers or crew, but to the perils of the sea, etc., ads the case may be, and protesting against them.
protest (v.)
A declaration made by a party, before or while paying a tax, duty, or the like, demanded of him, which he deems illegal, denying the justice of the demand, and asserting his rights and claims, in order to show that the payment was not voluntary.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

protest
To express opposition through action or words.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

protest
prō-test′, v.i. to bear witness before others: to declare openly: to give a solemn declaration of opinion (against).—v.t. to make a solemn declaration of: to note, as a bill of exchange, on account of non-acceptance or non-payment: (rare) to call as a witness: (obs.) to publish, make known: (Shak.) to vow.—n. Prō′test, a solemn or formal declaration, esp. in writing, expressing dissent: the noting by a notary-public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill: a written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or injury of ship or cargo, &c.—adj. Prot′estant, protesting: pertaining to the faith of those who protest against the errors of the Church of Rome.—n. one of those who, in 1529, protested against an edict of Charles V. and the Diet of Spires denouncing the Reformation: a member of one of those churches founded by the Reformers: one who protests.—v.t. Prot′estantise.—ns. Prot′estantism, the Protestant religion: state of being a Protestant; Protestā′tion, an act of protesting: a solemn declaration: a declaration of dissent: a declaration in pleading; Prot′estātor; Protest′er.—adv. Protest′ingly. [Fr.,—L. protestāri, -ātus, to bear witness in public—pro, before, testāri—testis, a witness.]

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️

protest
an instrument, drawn up in writing, and attested before a justice of peace, by the master and a part of the ship’s crew after the expiration of a voyage, describing the severity of the said voyage, occasioned by tempestuous weather, heavy seas, an insufficient crew, or any other circumstances by which the ship has suffered, or may suffer, either in her hull, masts, rigging, or cargo. It is chiefly intended to shew, that such damages or misfortunes did not happen through any neglect or ill conduct of the master or his officers.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

protest
A formal declaration drawn up in writing, and attested before a notary-public, a justice of the peace, or a consul in foreign parts, by the master of a merchant-ship, his mate, and a part of the ship's crew, after the expiration of a voyage in which the ship has suffered in her hull, rigging, or cargo, to show that such damage did not happen through neglect or misconduct on their part.

Wikipedia

A protest is when a lot of people come together to show others that they strongly like or are against an idea or event. For example, some people protest racism or war.

There are many ways in which people can protest. Protesters can do things like write a letter, not eat food, sing songs, or even use violence.

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protest, verb, present, 1st person singular of protest (infinitive).
protest, verb (infinitive).
protest, noun, singular of protests.

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