protest

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

to express strong objection; to demonstrate against something

Example Sentences

Students organized a protest.

Students protest against the new policy.

Thousands gathered in the square to protest the new law.

Synonyms

demonstration, rebellion, object, oppose, demonstrate, complain, rally, objection, resistance

Entry 1

demonstration, rebellion

Entry 2

object, oppose, demonstrate, complain

Entry 3

demonstration, rally, objection, resistance

Antonyms

compliance, agreement, support, agree, accept, approve, approval, acceptance

Entry 1

compliance, agreement

Entry 2

support, agree, accept, approve

Entry 3

approval, acceptance, compliance

Collocations

protest against, peaceful protest, protest march, strongly protest, protest for, protest rally

Entry 2

protest against, peaceful protest, protest march, strongly protest

Entry 3

protest against, protest for, peaceful protest, protest rally