protest
noun
Definitions of protest noun
- CountableUncountable
A strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition.
Numerous individuals who would be affected by the proposed changes have initiated protests.
The German team lodged a formal protest regarding their disqualification from the relay final.
Environmental groups have united in protest against the planned construction of the new road.
- B2Countable
An organized event where people express their disagreement with something by gathering, demonstrating, and displaying signs.
A public demonstration against the war.
A peaceful/violent demonstration.
They organized a large protest against the new policy.
Phrases of protest noun
- under protest
When an action is performed under protest, it is done unwillingly or with expressed objections.
• She submitted the report on time, albeit under protest.
verb
Definitions of protest verb
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
To express disagreement with something through public actions such as gathering, shouting, and carrying signs.
A large group of demonstrators were protesting the cuts in healthcare expenditure.
A group of students outside were protesting the cuts in research funding.
Local residents are protesting the construction of a new factory in their neighborhood.
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
To express something strongly or to complain about something.
Many people protested the new work schedule.
They protested vehemently to their employers, but it was to no avail.
A young girl cried, protesting that she did not want to leave her mother.
Idioms
- protest too much
To express an opinion or fact so vehemently or frequently that it causes others to doubt its sincerity or truth.
• He always says he doesn't care about getting promoted, but I think he's protesting too much.