This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn more

Protest synonyms

Sorting by
Votes
remonstrance
A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
0
0
  1. A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
  2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
  3. A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, protest or objection.
exception
One that is excepted, especially a case that does not conform to a rule or generalization.
0
0
  1. One that is excepted, especially a case that does not conform to a rule or generalization.
  2. An objection or a criticism:
  3. A case to which a rule, general principle, etc. does not apply
denial
A refusal to comply with a request.
0
0
  1. A refusal to comply with a request.
  2. (Psychol.) An unconscious thought process whereby one allays anxiety by refusing to acknowledge certain unpleasant facts, feelings, etc.
  3. A statement in opposition to another; contradiction
mass meeting
A large public meeting to discuss public affairs, demonstrate public approval or disapproval, etc.
0
0
  1. A large public meeting to discuss public affairs, demonstrate public approval or disapproval, etc.
rally
An organized automobile run, esp. of sports cars on public roads, designed to test driving skills
0
0
  1. An organized automobile run, esp. of sports cars on public roads, designed to test driving skills
  2. A gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause:
  3. A competition in which automobiles are driven over public roads and under normal traffic regulations but with specified rules as to speed, time, and route.
demonstration
An illustration or explanation, as of a theory or product, by exemplification or practical application:
0
0
  1. An illustration or explanation, as of a theory or product, by exemplification or practical application:
  2. The act or process of providing evidence for or showing the truth of something:
  3. An expression or manifestation, as of one's feelings:
race riot
A riot caused by racial hatred or dissension.
0
0
  1. A riot caused by racial hatred or dissension.
  2. Violence and fighting in a community, brought on by racial conflicts and hatreds
clamor
A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.
0
0
  1. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.
  2. A vehement expression of discontent or protest:
  3. A vehement, continued expression of the general feeling or of public opinion; loud demand or complaint
tumult
Great emotional disturbance; agitation of mind, etc.
0
0
  1. Great emotional disturbance; agitation of mind, etc.
  2. Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
  3. Confusion; agitation; disturbance
turmoil
Harassing labour; trouble; disturbance.
0
0
  1. Harassing labour; trouble; disturbance.
  2. A state of extreme confusion or agitation; commotion or tumult:
  3. Tumult; commotion; uproar; confusion
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
0
0
  1. A legal authorization, usually by a law passed in an emergency, to delay payment of money due, as by a bank or debtor nation
  2. (Law) A lawful suspension of the payment of certain debts during a period of financial or civil distress.
  3. Any authorized delay or stopping of some specified activity
sit in
The act of occupying the seats or an area of a segregated establishment to protest racial discrimination.
0
0
  1. The act of occupying the seats or an area of a segregated establishment to protest racial discrimination.
  2. A method of protesting the policy of a government, business, etc., in which demonstrators sit in, and refuse to leave, a public place, thus blocking traffic, disrupting operations, etc.
teach-in
An extended session, as on a college or university campus, for lectures and discussions on an important, usually controversial issue.
0
0
  1. An extended session, as on a college or university campus, for lectures and discussions on an important, usually controversial issue.
  2. An extended session of lectures or discussions on controversial topics as a form of protest.
  3. A special, extended meeting, as at a college or university, with lectures, discussion, and debate on a controversial issue, esp. such a meeting held to protest against some policy
love-in
A display of consensus or unanimity, often staged or forced, or a gathering of persons putting on such a display
0
0
  1. A display of consensus or unanimity, often staged or forced, or a gathering of persons putting on such a display
  2. An outdoor gathering or demonstration that is a public display or expression of love, unity, etc., as of hippies in the 1960s
  3. A gathering to engender and promote love, as for the satisfaction of the participants or as a form of social activism.
demur
To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer.
0
0
  1. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer.
  2. To voice opposition; object:
  3. To hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
disagree
To dispute or quarrel:
0
0
  1. To dispute or quarrel:
  2. (Intransitive) To not agree (harmonize).
  3. To differ in opinion; often, specif., to quarrel or dispute
object
To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
0
0
  1. To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
  2. To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism:
  3. To bring forward as a reason, instance, etc.; adduce
challenge
To take exception to; call into question; dispute:
0
0
  1. To take exception to; call into question; dispute:
  2. To summon to action, effort, or use; stimulate:
  3. An objection, exception, or other formal questioning of the capability or legal qualifications of a person, the existence of a right, or the legality of an action or thing. An objection, exception, or other formal questioning of the capability or legal qualifications of a person, the existence of a right, or the legality of an action or thing. An objection by a party or a lawyer to a potential juror or jury panel and his or her request that a judge disqualify the individual or the panel from hearing that party’s cause or trial. To call into question.
demur
To voice opposition; object:
0
0
  1. To voice opposition; object:
  2. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer.
  3. To hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
except
To leave out; exclude:
0
0
  1. To leave out; exclude:
  2. (Now Rare) To object; take exception
  3. To object:
expostulate
To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate.
0
0
  1. To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate.
  2. To reason with a person earnestly, objecting to that person's actions or intentions; remonstrate (with)
  3. To say in protest; object:
inveigh
To make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly (against); rail
0
0
  1. To make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly (against); rail
  2. To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently.
object
To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
0
0
  1. To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
  2. To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism:
  3. To bring forward as a reason, instance, etc.; adduce
remonstrate
To say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.
0
0
  1. To say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.
  2. (Obs.) To point out; show; demonstrate
  3. To present and urge reasons in opposition or complaint; protest; object; expostulate
kick
To extend the leg away from the body; strike out with the foot or feet.
0
0
  1. To extend the leg away from the body; strike out with the foot or feet.
  2. To drive or move (a ball, etc.) by striking with the foot
  3. (Informal) To object strongly; complain; grumble
squawk
To utter a harsh scream; screech.
0
0
  1. To utter a harsh scream; screech.
  2. To utter a loud, harsh cry, as a parrot or chicken does
  3. (Informal) To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
challenge
A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question:
0
0
  1. A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question:
  2. A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition:
  3. (Law) A formal objection or exception to a person who has been chosen as a prospective juror
demur
An objection.
0
0
  1. An objection.
  2. An act or instance of demurring
  3. An objection raised or exception taken
exception
In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal. In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal.
0
0
  1. In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal. In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal.
  2. A case to which a rule, general principle, etc. does not apply
  3. One that is excepted, especially a case that does not conform to a rule or generalization.
objection
A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine. A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine.
0
0
  1. A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine. A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine.
  2. A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
  3. (--- Law) The formal registration of protest against the admission of a piece of evidence at trial, on the grounds of some legal defect.
protestation
The act of protesting
0
0
  1. The act of protesting
  2. A protest; objection
  3. A strong or formal expression of dissent.
remonstrance
A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
0
0
  1. A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
  2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
  3. A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, protest or objection.
squawk
The black-crowned night heron
0
0
  1. The black-crowned night heron
  2. A noisy complaint.
  3. (Informal) A loud, raucous complaint or protest
kick
Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.
0
1
  1. Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.
  2. (Slang) A sudden, striking surprise; a twist.
  3. One's turn at kicking
Find another word for protest. In this page you can discover 52 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for protest, like: remonstrance, exception, denial, compliant, mass meeting, rally, demonstration, peace demonstration, draft demonstration, peace rally and race riot.

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.

More sentences →

Words near protest in the Thesaurus