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View usage for: (prɒtɪsteɪʃən) Word forms: plural protestationscountable nounA protestation is a strong declaration that something is true or not true. [formal] Despite his constant protestations of devotion and love, her doubts persisted. [+ of] Synonyms: declaration, pledge, vow, oath More Synonyms of protestation More Synonyms of protestation protestation in British English (ˌprəʊtɛsˈteɪʃən) noun2. something protested about protestation in American English (ˌprɑtɛsˈteɪʃən; ˌprɑtəsˈteɪʃən; ˌ proʊtɛsˈteɪʃən) noun1. a strong declaration or affirmation Word origin ME protestacion < MFr protestation < LL protestatioExamples of 'protestation' in a sentenceprotestation The women still defended her, though their voices of protestation were taking a lower key.`Not me, dear - "He raised his hands in a protestation of innocence. Definition a strong declaration (formal) his constant protestations of love and devotion Graham's protestation that he has been unjustly treated Synonyms remonstranceexpostulation remonstration Additional synonymsThe ministers issued a robust affirmation of their faith in the system. Synonyms declaration, statement, assertion, oath, certification, pronouncement, avowal, asseveration (formal), averment Synonyms declaration, statement, profession, vow, assertion, affirmation, protestation (formal), pronouncement, avowal, attestation, predication, averment He made an avowal to set himself right once again. Synonyms statement, allegation, recognition, profession, declaration, maintenance, assertion, oath, affirmation, proclamation, asseveration (formal), averment Nearby words ofprotestation - protégé
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Additional synonymsDefinition a formal protest There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service. Synonyms protest, accusation, objection, grievance, remonstrance (formal), chargeDefinition refusal or failure to agree They have expressed some disagreement with the proposal. Synonyms objection, opposition, doubt, niggle (informal), demur, counter-argument, remonstrance (formal) Definition a disagreement He has responded harshly to any dissent. Synonyms disagreement, opposition, protest, resistance, refusal, objection, discord, demur, dissension, dissidence, nonconformity, remonstranceDefinition a solemn promise, esp. to tell the truth in a court of law a solemn oath by members to help each other Synonyms promise, bond, pledge, vow, word, compact, covenant, affirmation, sworn statement, avowal, word of honour Definition a solemn promise a pledge to step up cooperation between the states Synonyms promise, vow, assurance, word, undertaking, warrant, oath, covenant, word of honour Definition a declaration of a belief or feeling a profession of faith Synonyms declaration, statement, vow, testimony, claim, confession, assertion, affirmation, acknowledgment, avowal, attestation Definition a strong objection a protest against people's growing economic hardship Synonyms objection, complaint, declaration, dissent, outcry, disapproval, protestation, demur, formal complaint, remonstrance, demurral Definition a solemn and binding promise Most people still take their marriage vows seriously. Synonyms promise, commitment, pledge, oath, profession, troth (archaic), avowal |