protest about

protest 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: protest

protest 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: protest