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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
Examples
Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike.
The community members held signs and chanted slogans to protest the closure of their local library.
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
Examples
Thousands of citizens gathered in the capital to protest against the government's proposed measures.
People around the world joined in protest against human rights violations in solidarity with oppressed communities.
Protest
01
the act of publicly expressing strong disagreement or disapproval
Examples
Her loud protest against the unfair treatment caught everyone's attention.
The protest in the media was swift after the controversial decision.
1.1
an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action
Examples
Thousands of people gathered for a protest against the new government policy.
The protest aimed to draw attention to environmental issues.
1.2
a formal written declaration, usually by a notary, stating that a bill was presented and payment or acceptance was refused
Examples
The merchant received a protest after the customer refused to accept the bill.
The bank issued a protest to document the non-payment of the draft.
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