protest

Noun
  1. A formal and solemn declaration of objection (synset 107224885)
    "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"
    is a type of: objection - the speech act of objecting
    same as: protestation
  2. The act of protesting;
    A public (often organized) manifestation of dissent (synset 101179523)
    is a type of: resistance - group action in opposition to those in power
    subtypes:
    • boycott - a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
    • direct action - a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands
    • demonstration, manifestation - a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
    • walkout - the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest
    same as: dissent, objection
  3. The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval (synset 107225213)
    "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"
    is a type of: objection - the speech act of objecting
Verb
  1. Utter words of protest (synset 200912088)
    is a type of: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    subtypes: declaim, inveigh - speak against in an impassioned manner
  2. Express opposition through action or words (synset 202527076)
    "dissent to the laws of the country"
    is a type of: contradict, controvert, oppose - be resistant to
    subtypes:
    same as: dissent, resist
  3. Affirm or avow formally or solemnly (synset 201013569)
    "The suspect protested his innocence"
    is a type of: affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, swear, verify - to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

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