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

  • (..) at this station The newspaper ran this untrue story that I was leaving and they got these tons of protest mail Ha ha ha! So... So they made me anchor So, great Right? Except I'm no good (..)
    1987 Broadcast News