Protest Synonyms and Antonyms

prə-tĕst, prō-, prōtĕst
To express opposition, often by argument
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. demur
  2. object
  3. complain
  4. challenge
  5. disagree
  6. expostulate
  7. inveigh
  8. kick
  9. remonstrate
  10. dissent
  11. except
  12. affirm
  13. assert
  14. assure
  15. aver
  16. avow
  17. beef
  18. boycott
  19. combat
  20. resist
  21. contest
  22. criticize
  23. declare
  24. deny
  25. deprecate
  26. dispute
  27. dissidence
  28. fight
  29. speak out against
  30. grievance
  31. gripe
  32. lambaste
  33. squawk
  34. objection
  35. oppugn
  36. picket
  37. profess
  38. rebel
  39. revolt
  40. sit in
  41. strike
Antonyms:
  1. approve
  2. support
  3. accept
  4. praise
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Public demonstration
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. mass meeting
  2. rally
  3. demonstration
  4. peace demonstration
  5. sit in
  6. draft demonstration
  7. peace rally
  8. race riot
  9. clamor
  10. tumult
  11. turmoil
  12. moratorium
  13. teach-in
  14. study-in
  15. mill-in
  16. love-in
To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something):
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. object
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. remonstrative
  2. vociferous
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Words Related to Protest

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Protest Sentence Examples

  • She began to protest but he stopped her.

  • He began to protest but she waved him aside.

  • When Lori opened her mouth to protest, he continued.

  • You view it as your duty to protest when people who do not hold to those values gain power.

  • She collected a handful of the material in modest protest.

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