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PROTEST

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Protest.

How to pronounce protest:

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Protest - as a noun

A formal and solemn declaration of objection

Example: "They finished the game under protest to the league president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
protestation

The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissentobjection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
resistance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

Example: "He shouted his protests at the umpire"

Protest - as a verb

Utter words of protest

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
complainkickkvetchplainquetchsound off
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express opposition through action or words

Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissentresist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradictcontrovertoppose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affirm or avow formally or solemnly

Example: "The suspect protested his innocence"

Example Sentences

"The student led a peaceful protest against the proposed tuition hike."
"The workers organized a protest to demand better working conditions."
"The protest turned violent as clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the police."
"The protesters gathered outside the courthouse to voice their opposition to the verdict."
"The environmental activists organized a protest against deforestation."
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Word Game Points

Is PROTEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROTEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PROTEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROTEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PROTEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROTEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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