protest

Definitions

1. To make a strong objection
2. A formal objection, especially one by a group.
   countable, uncountable
3. objection
4. To affirm (something)
5. A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
   countable, uncountable
6. The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
   countable, uncountable
7. third-person singular present indicative
8. To object to
9. A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
   countable, uncountable
10. second-person singular imperative
11. To publicly demonstrate against
12. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to

Equivalents

Examples

“They lodged a protest⟳ with the authorities.”

“We held a protest⟳ in front of City Hall.”

“All this has led to an explosion of protest⟳ across China, including among a middle class that has discovered nimbyism.”

“Sage Ip, a 29-year-old flight attendant who cast⟳ her ballot on Sunday in the Sai Ying Pun district, said she voted in the primary because she was worried that she would never get⟳ a chance to do so again. “Voting is something that is still within our capacity. We can’t express⟳ ourselves at protests anymore.””

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