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PROTESTING Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word protesting. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word protesting. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PROTESTING

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balking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• refusing to proceed, act or work

campaigning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the campaign of a candidate to be elected

challenging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• requiring full use of your abilities or resources

• stimulating interest or thought

• disturbingly provocative

clamoring
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

clamouring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

denigrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

dissenting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

marching
verbv
noun

• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

opposing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

rallying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of mobilizing for a common purpose

• the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort

adjective satellite

• rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort

revolting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

striking
adjectiveadj
noun

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• the act of contacting one thing with another

adjective satellite

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

uprising
nounn
noun

• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

contending
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

decrying
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

defying
adjectiveadj
verb

• resist or confront with resistance

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• challenge

demonstrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• march in protest; take part in a demonstration

denouncing
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

disputing
verbv
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

Best Hypernyms For PROTESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for protesting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
objection affirm assert aver avow challenging complain contradict controvert dissenting kick kvetch oppose opposing plain questioning quetch resistance swan swear verify defying disputing gainsaying objecting rebelling resisting
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for BALKING

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