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to protest
01
to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public
Transitive: to protest an injustice
02
to express dissent or objection openly and publicly against a particular policy, decision, or course of action taken
Intransitive: to protest against a policy or decision
Protest
01
the act of publicly expressing strong disagreement or disapproval
1.1
an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action
1.2
a formal written declaration, usually by a notary, stating that a bill was presented and payment or acceptance was refused
protest
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protester
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protester
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Example
The scientist protested the misinterpretation of her research findings.
Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike.
Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality.
The community members held signs and chanted slogans to protest the closure of their local library.
The accused protested the charges against him, maintaining his innocence.
