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pro·test P0614600 (prə-tĕst′, prō-, prō′tĕst′)v. pro·test·ed, pro·test·ing, pro·tests v.tr.1. a. To express a strong objection to (something): protest a job assignment.b. To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something): Thousands protested the election fraud. See Synonyms at object.2. To promise or affirm earnestly, as after being doubted: "He continually protested his profound respect" (Frank Norris).3. Law To declare an objection and reservation of rights of (a claim being made) while taking an action that would otherwise imply consent or agreement.4. Archaic To proclaim or make known: "unrough youths that even now / Protest their first of manhood" (Shakespeare).v.intr.1. a. To express a strong objection.b. To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to something.2. To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.n. (prō′tĕst′)1. A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.2. A public demonstration or organized effort to show disapproval about something, especially a governmental policy or practice.3. Law A declaration of objection and reservation of rights, made when action would otherwise imply consent or agreement: payment under protest.
[Middle English protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī : prō-, forth; see pro-1 + testārī, to testify (from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots).]
pro′test′er n.pro·test′ing·ly adv.protest n 1. a. public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent b. (as modifier): a protest march. 2. a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn 3. an expression of disagreement or complaint: without a squeak of protest. 4. (Banking & Finance) a. a formal notarial statement drawn up on behalf of a creditor and declaring that the debtor has dishonoured a bill of exchange or promissory noteb. the action of drawing up such a statementc. a formal declaration by a taxpayer disputing the legality or accuracy of his assessment 5. (Nautical Terms) a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled 6. the act of protesting 7. under protest having voiced objections; unwillingly vb 8. (when: intr, foll by against, at, about, etc; when tr, may take a clause as object) to make a strong objection (to something, esp a supposed injustice or offence) 9. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner 10. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to put up arguments against; disagree; complain; object: "I'm okay," she protested; he protested that it was not his turn to wash up. 11. (tr) chiefly US to object forcefully to: leaflets protesting Dr King's murder. 12. (Banking & Finance) (tr) to declare formally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured [C14: from Latin prōtestārī to make a formal declaration, from prō- before + testārī to assert] proˈtestant adj, n proˈtester, proˈtestor n proˈtestingly advpro•test (n. ˈproʊ tɛst; v. prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst)
n. Also 1. an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid. 2. Law. a formal statement of protest, disputing the legality of a tax or other exaction. v.i. 3. to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate. 4. to make solemn or earnest declaration. v.t. 5. to make a protest or remonstrance against; object to. 6. to say in protest or remonstrance. 7. to declare solemnly or earnestly. [1350–1400; (n.) Middle English < Middle French (French protêt), derivative of protester to protest < Latin prōtestārī to declare publicly] pro•test′er, pro•tes′tor, n. Protest (See also REBELLION.) anvil chorus Clamorous, vociferous protest on the part of many; clangorous complaining; squawking. The anvil is an imitative percussive instrument consisting of steel bars and a striker, used largely in opera, and then on the stage rather than in the orchestra. The musical composition often referred to as “The Anvil Chorus” is from Verdi’s Il Trovatore. hue and cry Public, popular protest or outcry; noise, hullabaloo, clamor, uproar. The original, legal sense of this expression was a shout or cry calling for the pursuit of a felon, raised by the injured party or by an officer of the law. The phrase came from the Anglo-Norman hu e cri. Hue, now obsolete in this sense except in this expression, means Outcry, shouting, clamor, especially that raised by a multitude in war or chase;’ it is the noun form of the French verb huer ‘to hoot, cry, or shout,’ apparently of onomatopoeic origin. It has been suggested that hue originally referred to an inarticulate sound, such as that of a horn or trumpet as well as that of the voice, and was therefore distinct from cry. The legal sense of this expression dates from the late 13th century, while the general sense dates from the late 16th century. The public took up the hue and cry conscientiously enough. (John Ruskin, Modern Painters, 1846) raise Cain See BOISTEROUSNESS. a voice in the wilderness A lone dissenter, a solitary protestor; one whose warnings are unheeded, whose exhortations are ignored, or whose attempts to rally others around a cause are unfruitful; a minority of one, or similar small minority; frequently a voice crying in the wilderness. The phrase owes its origin to the words of the prophet Isaiah: The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (40:3) According to Matthew 3:3, Isaiah was referring to John the Baptist heralding the coming of Jesus Christ. protestProtest can be a verb or a noun, but with different pronunciations. 1. used as a verbProtest /prə'test/ is used as a verb to say that someone shows publicly that they do not approve of something. You can say that someone protests about something or protests against something. Women's groups protested about the way women were portrayed in commercials.Students marched in the streets to protest against the arrests.In American English, you can use protest as a transitive verb. You say that someone protests something. Environmental campaigners protested the decision.Protest can also be a reporting verb. If you protest that something is true, you insist that it is true, when someone has said or suggested the opposite. They protested that they had nothing to do with the incident.'You're wrong,' I protested.2. used as a nounThe noun is pronounced /'prəʊtest/. Protest or a protest is behaviour in which someone shows publicly that they do not approve of something. They joined in the protests against the government's proposals.We wrote a letter of protest to the newspaper.protest
Past participle: protested
Gerund: protesting
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| I protest | | you protest | | he/she/it protests | | we protest | | you protest | | they protest |
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| I protested | | you protested | | he/she/it protested | | we protested | | you protested | | they protested |
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| I am protesting | | you are protesting | | he/she/it is protesting | | we are protesting | | you are protesting | | they are protesting |
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| I have protested | | you have protested | | he/she/it has protested | | we have protested | | you have protested | | they have protested |
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| I was protesting | | you were protesting | | he/she/it was protesting | | we were protesting | | you were protesting | | they were protesting |
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| I had protested | | you had protested | | he/she/it had protested | | we had protested | | you had protested | | they had protested |
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| I will protest | | you will protest | | he/she/it will protest | | we will protest | | you will protest | | they will protest |
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| I will have protested | | you will have protested | | he/she/it will have protested | | we will have protested | | you will have protested | | they will have protested |
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| I will be protesting | | you will be protesting | | he/she/it will be protesting | | we will be protesting | | you will be protesting | | they will be protesting |
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| I have been protesting | | you have been protesting | | he/she/it has been protesting | | we have been protesting | | you have been protesting | | they have been protesting |
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| I will have been protesting | | you will have been protesting | | he/she/it will have been protesting | | we will have been protesting | | you will have been protesting | | they will have been protesting |
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| I had been protesting | | you had been protesting | | he/she/it had been protesting | | we had been protesting | | you had been protesting | | they had been protesting |
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| I would protest | | you would protest | | he/she/it would protest | | we would protest | | you would protest | | they would protest |
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| I would have protested | | you would have protested | | he/she/it would have protested | | we would have protested | | you would have protested | | they would have protested |
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  protest - a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution"protestationobjection - the speech act of objecting | | 2. | protest - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissentdissent, objectionboycott - a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policiesdirect action - a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demandsresistance - group action in opposition to those in powerdemonstration, manifestation - a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war"walkout - the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak" | | 3. | protest - the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"objection - the speech act of objecting | | Verb | 1. | protest - utter words of protestkvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"declaim, inveigh - speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society" | | 2. | protest - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"dissent, resistcontrovert, contradict, oppose - be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion"walk out, strike - stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met"demonstrate, march - march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"rebel, rise up, arise, rise - take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiancerenegade, rebel - break with established customs | | 3. | protest - affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence"avow, swan, swear, affirm, assert, aver, verify - to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent" |
protestverb1. object, demonstrate, oppose, complain, disagree, cry out, disapprove, say no to, demur, take exception, remonstrate, kick against (informal), expostulate, take up the cudgels, express disapproval Women took to the streets to protest against the arrests.2. assert, argue, insist, maintain, declare, vow, testify, contend, affirm, profess, attest, avow, asseverate `I never said that,' he protested.noun1. demonstration, march, rally, sit-in, demo (informal) The opposition staged a protest against the government.2. objection, complaint, declaration, dissent, outcry, disapproval, protestation, demur, formal complaint, remonstrance, demurral a protest against people's growing economic hardshipQuotations
"The lady doth protest too much methinks" [William Shakespeare Hamlet]protestverbTo express opposition, often by argument:challenge, demur, except, expostulate, inveigh, object, remonstrate.Informal: kick, squawk.Idioms: set up a squawk, take exception.nounThe act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition:challenge, demur, exception, expostulation, objection, protestation, remonstrance, remonstration, squawk.Slang: kick.Translationsprotest (prəˈtest) verb1. to express a strong objection. They are protesting against the new law. 反對，抗議 反对，抗议 2. to state or declare definitely, especially in denying something. She protested that she was innocent. 堅稱 申明 (ˈproutest) noun a strong statement or demonstration of objection or disapproval. He made no protest; (also adjective) a protest march. 抗議 抗议proˈtester noun 聲明者，抗議者 声明者，抗议者
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protest too muchTo deny something so often and/or so forcefully that people think one is not telling the truth. Taken from a line in Shakespeare's Hamlet: "Methinks the lady doth protest too much" (and often used in that structure). At even the slightest suggestion that there might be some impropriety in the company's accounts, the manager flies into a rage. He protests a bit too much, don't you think? Shiela mentions at every opportunity how she loves her husband and didn't marry him for his money—methinks she doth protest too much.See also: much, protestunder protestExpressly against one's objections or disagreement. He signed the documents under protest, aware that he had no real agency in the matter.See also: protestprotest about (someone or something)1. To complain about, object to, or vocally disapprove of someone or something. The kids wouldn't stop protesting about going on a camping trip instead of going to Disney Land. I heard that someone has been protesting about me to upper management.2. To join or participate in a public demonstration or rally in opposition to someone or something. Nearly 40,000 marchers descended on the capitol building protesting about the government's new law. A large group of students are protesting about the new university president.See also: protestripple of protest1. A low murmur or series of murmurs complaining about or protesting against something. There was a ripple of protest or two among the staff when we announced the cutbacks, but pretty much everyone recognized that the company would go under without them. News of the school's decision sent ripples of protest through the crowded auditorium2. A small, understated, or ineffective action or series of actions in protest of something. There have been a few ripples of protest in the streets following the passing of the controversial legislation, but they were quickly quelled by police.See also: of, protest, rippleprotest about someone or something and protest against someone or something 1. to complain about someone or something. Valerie is always protesting about some problem at work. She filed a complaint that protested against her supervisor. 2. to rally or demonstrate against someone or something. A number of people protested about the war. They were mainly protesting against the draft.See also: protestripple of protestquiet remarks protesting something; a small amount of subdued protest. There was only a ripple of protest about the new tax law. The rude comedian hardly drew a ripple of protest.See also: of, protest, rippleunder protest after expressing your objection or reluctance; unwillingly. 1997 Independent Jon Benet would come to the Griffin house for her lessons on deportment, disappearing into the basement—sometimes under protest—to practise Dior turns. See also: protestunder ˈprotest unwillingly and after expressing disagreement: The new contract was finally accepted, but only under protest.See also: protestprotest
protest a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled Protest an objection. In Soviet law the protest is one of the ways in which observance of the laws is supervised. A protest by way of general supervision may be lodged by a procurator against any illegal enactment issued by ministries and departments, their subordinate establishments and enterprises, or executive and administrative agencies of local soviets of working people’s deputies. The protest is sent to the agency that issued the enactment or to a higher agency. It must be considered within ten days, and the procurator must be informed of the decision reached. A protest by way of general supervision usually does not stop the implementation of the protested enactments. A cassation protest is made by a procurator to a higher court against a judgment of guilty (or decision) rendered by a trial court before the judgment has taken effect, on the grounds that the judgment is unsubstantiated or illegal. Such a protest prevents the implementation of the judgment (decision). Cassation protests may be lodged against the judgments and decisions of all courts with the exception of the Supreme Court of the USSR and the supreme courts of the Union republics. A particular (chastnyi) protest is lodged against rulings by a trial court or against the orders of a judge pertaining to incidental (particular) questions in a criminal or civil case. A protest by way of judicial supervision is lodged by a procurator or judge with a court having supervisory jurisdiction so that the court may review, by way of judicial supervision, judgments, rulings, or orders that have already gone into effect. Because this kind of protest is intended to correct judicial errors, it has no time limit, except where a review is requested because the sentence is too light or because the law for a graver crime should be applied to the convicted person. A protest against a judgment of acquittal or against a court order or ruling to dismiss a case is permitted only within one year after these enactments have taken legal effect. The protest does not stop the implementation of the court judgment, decision, or ruling being protested until the case has been decided by way of judicial supervision, unless the person lodging the protest orders a stay of execution. Under the law the right of protest by way of judicial supervision is granted to the procurator general of the USSR and the chairman of the Supreme Court of the USSR (or their deputies), to the procurators and chairmen of the supreme courts of the Union republics (or their deputies), to the procurators and chairmen of courts of the ASSR’s, krais, oblasts, and national okrugs, to the chief military procurator and the chairman of the Military Collegium of the Supreme Court of the USSR, and to military procurators and chairmen of the military tribunals of the various branches of the armed forces, military districts, fleets, and army groups. protest
ProtestA formal declaration whereby a person expresses a personal objection or disapproval of an act. A written statement, made by a notary, at the request of a holder of a bill or a note that describes the bill or note and declares that on a certain day the instrument was presented for, and refused, payment. A protest is generally made to save some right that would be waived unless a negative opinion was expressly voiced. Taxes are often paid under protest, an action by which a taxpayer reserves the right to recover the amount paid if he has sufficient evidence to prevail. The document states the reasons for the refusal and provides for the notary to protest against all parties to the instrument declaring that they can be held liable for any loss or damages. A notice of protest is given by the holder of the instrument to the drawer or endorser of the instrument. protestv. 1) to complain in some public way about any act already done or about to be done, such as adoption of a regulation by a county board, sending troops overseas, or use of the death penalty. 2) to dispute the amount of property taxes, the assessed evaluation of property for tax purposes, or an import duty. 3) n. a written demand for payment of the amount owed on a promissory note which has not been paid when due or a check which has been dishonored (not paid by the bank). protest a procedure under which evidence of the dishonour of a BILL OF EXCHANGE is provided.PROTEST, mar. law. A writing, attested by a justice of the peace or a consul, drawn by the master of a vessel, stating the severity of a voyage by which a ship has suffered, and showing it was not owing to the neglect or misconduct of the master. Vide Marsh. Ins. 715, 716. See 1 Wash. C. R. 145; Id. 238; Id. 408, n.; 1 Pet. C. R. 119; 1 Dall. 6; Id. 10; Id. 317; 2 Dall. 195; 3 Watts & Serg. 144; 3 Binn. 228, n.; 1 Yeates, 261. PROTEST, legislation. A declaration made by one or more members of a legislative body that they do not agree with some act or resolution of the body; it is usual to add the reasons which the protestants have for such a dissent. PROTEST, contracts. A notarial act, made for want of payment of a promissory note, or for want of acceptance or payment of a bill of exchange, by a notary public, in which it is declared that all parties to such instruments will be held responsible to the holder for all damages, exchanges, reexchanges, &c.
2. There are two kinds of protest, namely, protest for non-acceptance, and protest for non-payment. When a protest is made and notice of the non-payment or non-acceptance given to the parties in proper time, they will be held responsible. 3 Kent, Com. 63; Chit. on Bills, 278; 3 Pardes. n. 418 to 441; Merl. Repert. h.t.; COID. Dig. Merchant, F 8, 9, 10; Bac. Ab. Merchant, &c. M 7.
3. There is also a species of protest, common in England, which is called protest for better security. It may be made when a merchant who has accepted a bill becomes insolvent, or is publicly reported to have failed in his credit, or absents himself from change, before the bill he has accepted becomes due, or when the holder has any just reason to suppose it will not be paid; and on demand the acceptor refuses to give it. Notice of such protest must, as in other cases, be sent by the first post. 1 Ld. Raym. 745; Mar. 27.
4. In making the protest, three things are to be done: the noting; demanding acceptance or payment or, as above, better security and drawing up the protest. 1. The noting, (q.v.) is unknown to the law as distinguished from the protest. 2. The demand, (q.v.) which must be made by a person having authority to receive the money. 3. The drawing up of the protest, which is a mere matter of form. Vide Acceptance; Bills of Exchange. Protest
ProtestInstructions given to a collecting bank that drafts falling due for payment are to be formally presented to the drawee by a notary, who is to formally record any default.ProtestAn instruction to a collection agency to attempt to collect a certain portion of a default or other, unpaid sale.PROTEST
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Synonyms for protestverb objectSynonyms- object
- demonstrate
- oppose
- complain
- disagree
- cry out
- disapprove
- say no to
- demur
- take exception
- remonstrate
- kick against
- expostulate
- take up the cudgels
- express disapproval
verb assertSynonyms- assert
- argue
- insist
- maintain
- declare
- vow
- testify
- contend
- affirm
- profess
- attest
- avow
- asseverate
noun demonstrationSynonyms- demonstration
- march
- rally
- sit-in
- demo
noun objectionSynonyms- objection
- complaint
- declaration
- dissent
- outcry
- disapproval
- protestation
- demur
- formal complaint
- remonstrance
- demurral
Synonyms for protestverb to express opposition, often by argumentSynonyms- challenge
- demur
- except
- expostulate
- inveigh
- object
- remonstrate
- kick
- squawk
noun the act of expressing strong or reasoned oppositionSynonyms- challenge
- demur
- exception
- expostulation
- objection
- protestation
- remonstrance
- remonstration
- squawk
- kick
Synonyms for protestnoun a formal and solemn declaration of objectionSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun the act of protestingSynonymsRelated Words- boycott
- direct action
- resistance
- demonstration
- manifestation
- walkout
noun the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapprovalRelated Wordsverb utter words of protestRelated Words- kvetch
- plain
- quetch
- complain
- sound off
- kick
- declaim
- inveigh
verb express opposition through action or wordsSynonymsRelated Words- controvert
- contradict
- oppose
- walk out
- strike
- demonstrate
- march
- rebel
- rise up
- arise
- rise
- renegade
verb affirm or avow formally or solemnlyRelated Words- avow
- swan
- swear
- affirm
- assert
- aver
- verify
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