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noun

Definition of protestsnext
plural of protest
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent submitted an official protest about her treatment

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protests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of protest
1
as in claims
to state as a fact usually forcefully he protested that he usually was very good at baseball, and all the strikeouts were just bad luck

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2
as in objects
to present an opposing opinion or argument plans to protest against the judge's ruling regarding admissible evidence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protests
  1. objections
  2. complaints
  3. alleges
  4. exceptions
  5. insists
  6. contends
Noun
  • Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of objections
Noun
  • At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Police have also linked him to online writings that address deeper cultural complaints about the dehumanizing impacts of corporate profiteering.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of complaints
Verb
  • Martinez’s lawsuit alleges that the food companies have long known their products are harmful and deliberately engineered them to be as addictive as possible.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit alleges Combs and Carter served her a drugged drink at a Video Music Awards afterparty, repeatedly raping her while an unnamed female celebrity watched—which Carter has strongly denied.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleges
Noun
  • The exceptions to the journalists’ protection are when such information is needed to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceptions
Verb
  • Moving forward, the city insists that Core Scientific’s expansion will not derail its environmental goals.
    Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Helen insists her affair wasn’t part of the job or even a casual fling.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of insists
Verb
  • Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The decision delays essential services for a vulnerable population, LMM contends.
    Sam Allard, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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