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PROTESTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Protesting.

Protesting - 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"

Protesting - 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 protesting grew louder as more people joined in."
"The protesting continued throughout the night."
"The police arrested several individuals involved in the protesting."
"The protesting turned violent when clashes broke out with counter-protesters."
"The government tried to suppress the protesting by imposing strict regulations."
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Word Game Points

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

PROTESTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PROTESTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protesting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROTESTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PROTESTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protesting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROTESTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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