Protest synonyms

demonstration

A public display of group opinion, as by a rally or march:

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resist

(Intransitive) To oppose.

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disagree

To have a differing opinion:

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demur

Demur is defined as to object or delay.

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kick

To oppose by argument; protest.

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peace rally

Public demonstration

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inveigh

To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently.

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avow

To acknowledge or declare openly and unashamedly:

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praise (antonym)

(Archaic) A reason for praise; merit.

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objection

To express opposition, often by argument

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oppugn

(Rare) To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.

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rebel

To feel or express strong unwillingness or repugnance:

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sit in

(Idiomatic) To attend something for one time, as a visitor.

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challenge

The induction or evaluation of an immune response in an organism by administration of a specific antigen to which it has been sensitized.

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exception

(Law) A formal protest against a ruling of the trial court on a question of law, such as the admissibility of a certain piece of evidence, to make clear for the record that the issue is being preserved for a potential appeal.

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protestation

A formal solemn objection or other declaration

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remonstrance

An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.

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remonstration

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof.

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squawk

(Aviation) A four-digit transponder code used by aircraft for identification or transmission of emergency signals.

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dissent

Dissent is defined as a disagreement in opinion.

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compliant

Objection

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mass meeting

A large public meeting to discuss public affairs, demonstrate public approval or disapproval, etc.

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rally

A sharp increase in price or value after a decline.

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peace demonstration

Public demonstration

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draft demonstration

Public demonstration

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clamor

The definition of clamor is loud and often unpleasant or chaotic noise.

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tumult

Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar

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turmoil

A state of great disorder or uncertainty.

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moratorium

A legal authorization, usually by a law passed in an emergency, to delay payment of money due, as by a bank or debtor nation

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teach-in

An extended session of lectures or discussions on controversial topics as a form of protest.

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study-in

Public demonstration

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mill-in

Public demonstration

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love-in

A social gathering to promote love and feelings of well-being

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object

Whitgift

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speak out against

To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something):

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remonstrative

Of, characterized by, or exhibiting remonstration.

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vociferous

Making, given to, or marked by noisy and vehement outcry.

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civil disobedience

Nonviolent opposition to a government policy or law by refusing to comply with it, on the grounds of conscience

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complaint

The definition of a complaint is an expression of, or the cause of, pain, anger, discontent, regret or annoyance.

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demarche

A public action in the form of a protest to the government or those in power

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grievance

A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

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harangue

The definition of a harangue is a long and intense verbal attack or a long and passionate speech.

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affirm

To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.

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assert

To assert is defined as to make a statement with full confidence of its truth and factuality.

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assure

To assure means to make a commitment or promise.

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aver

To formally assert as a fact, such as in a pleading; to allege.

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beef

To complain.

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boycott

To boycott is to not use or buy a product or service in order to show support for a cause.

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combat

Combat means to fight or struggle.

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complain

To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.

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contest

To fight for (ground, a military position, etc.); struggle to win or keep

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criticize

To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults

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declare

To say positively or emphatically

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deny

To assert that something is not true.

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deprecate

To deprecate is defined as to show disapproval about something or someone or to belittle someone.

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dispute

To strive or contend about; to contest.

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dissidence

To express opposition, often by argument

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expostulate

To protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct.

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fight

To try to overcome; struggle against or contend with

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gripe

To oppress or afflict.

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lambaste

The definition of lambaste is to beat, or to scold or berate by yelling.

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picket

To serve as a picket

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profess

To make a claim (to be something), to lay claim to (a given quality, feeling etc.), often with connotations of insincerity. [from 16th c.]

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remonstrate

To say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.

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revolt

To be disgusted or shocked; feel repugnance

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strike

To dismantle and pack up for departure:

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approval (antonym)

An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

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acceptance (antonym)

(US, government) The act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government assents to ownership by it of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services rendered, as partial or complete performance of a contract.

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support (antonym)

Financial or other help.

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approve (antonym)

To give approval; have a favorable opinion (of)

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except

To exclude; to specify as being an exception.

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expostulation

(Uncountable) A comment of earnest reasoning meant to dissuade or remonstrate.

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set up a squawk

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denial

A refusal to comply with or satisfy a request.

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race riot

A riot caused by racial hatred or dissension.

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accept (antonym)

(Intransitive) To receive something willingly.

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walkout (related)

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outrage (related)

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blockade (related)

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anti-war (related)

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opposition (related)

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pro-palestinian (related)

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oppose (related)

To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

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take-exception

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