Synonyms: objection, dissent, protest
Definition: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Similar words: resistance
Definition: group action in opposition to those in power
Synonyms: protest, protestation
Definition: a formal and solemn declaration of objection
Usage: they finished the game under protest to the league president; the senator rose to register his protest; the many protestations did not stay the execution
Similar words: objection
Definition: the speech act of objecting
Synonyms: protest
Definition: the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
Usage: he shouted his protests at the umpire; a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
Similar words: objection
Definition: the speech act of objecting
Synonyms: protest
Definition: utter words of protest
Similar words: sound off, kvetch, kick, quetch, plain, complain
Definition: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Usage: My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about
Synonyms: protest
Definition: affirm or avow formally or solemnly
Usage: The suspect protested his innocence
Similar words: swan, swear, verify, affirm, assert, aver, avow
Definition: to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Usage: Before God I swear I am innocent
Synonyms: dissent, resist, protest
Definition: express opposition through action or words
Usage: dissent to the laws of the country
Similar words: oppose, contradict, controvert
Definition: be resistant to
Usage: The board opposed his motion