protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən 

ˌprō-,

-ˌte-

: the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal

Synonyms

• affirmation
• assertion
• asseveration
• avouchment
• avowal
• claim
• declaration
• insistence
• profession

Examples of protestation in a Sentence

Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty.

the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal

Recent Examples on the Web

The law does not care that the teen is innocent, or even acknowledge the protestations of his loving grandmother Hattie (Origin‘s Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, stunning). —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

Beijing’s protestations that the United States is no longer adhering to understandings on Taiwan are, in some cases, accurate. —Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2022

Despite Owen’s protestations, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison, where he’s remained ever since. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

Worse, Google's Gemini AI, despite Alphabet's protestations, diminishes the value of search. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprät-əs-ˈtā-shən 

ˌprō-ˌtes-

1

: the act of protesting

2

: a positive declaration