Main entry: objection, dissent, protest
Definition: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: protest
Definition: utter words of protest
Main entry: protest
Definition: affirm or avow formally or solemnly
Usage: The suspect protested his innocence
Main entry: dissent, resist, protest
Definition: express opposition through action or words
Usage: dissent to the laws of the country