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protest

Definition

  • noun: a solemn declaration of opinion and usually of dissent
  • verb: to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something
  • verb: to make solemn declaration or affirmation of
  • synonyms: aver, profess, testify

Examples

  • He paid the fine 'under protest'. [=he paid the fine although he objected to it]

  • The students launched/held/staged a 'protest' against the tuition increase.

  • She told him to go to bed despite his 'protests' that he wasn't tired.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - It's wrong, I tell you! - You French tart. - Everything is a conspiracy theory with you! - Quiet! I can't think! - Everything is a conspiracy theory! - I protest. - Harry. - I protest! Did you put your name in the Goblet of Fire? - No, sir. (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire