1. (

• protest ,
• protestation ,

) a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution" ;

2. (

• protest ,
• objection ,
• dissent ,

) the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent ;

3. (

• protest ,

) the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall" ;

1. (

• protest

) utter words of protest ;

2. (

• protest ,
• resist ,
• dissent

) express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country" ;

3. (

• protest ,

) affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence" ;