Dictionary definition · protest
noun
- a formal and solemn declaration of objection"they finished the game under protest to the league president"
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval"he shouted his protests at the umpire"
verb
- utter words of protest
- express opposition through action or words"dissent to the laws of the country"
- affirm or avow formally or solemnly"The suspect protested his innocence"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).