HOW TO PRONOUNCE
protest
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/
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What does protest mean?
verb
- To make a strong objection.
- To affirm (something).
- To object to.
More meanings (8)
verb
- To publicly demonstrate against.
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
- (obsolete) To publish; to make known.
noun
- A formal objection, especially one by a group.
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
- A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/
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In the pages of books
See this word in context.
“Well, don’t let the twins hear you talking like that,” was Marilla’s feeble protest, as she carried her chicken into the house.
I protest I take these wise men, that crow so at these set kind of fools, no better than the fools’ zanies.
More book examples (3)
But nevertheless in his secret soul he detested Europe, and he felt an irritating need to protest against Newman’s gross intellectual hospitality.
She began to pull the basket over, and now, in spite of all protest, she had swung over and was going down.
Their protest against Inequalities of wealth has rested mainly upon their sense of the evils arising from the power conferred by wealth.