protest protest /prəˈtɛst/

noun

1. () A formal and solemn declaration of objection  ( protestation , protest )
   a formal and solemn declaration of objection
    They finished the game under protest to the league president
   they finished the game under protest to the league president
    The senator rose to register his protest
   the senator rose to register his protest
    The many protestations did not stay the execution
   the many protestations did not stay the execution
   
2. () The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent  ( dissent , objection , protest )
   the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
     Thousands of people gathered to protest against the unjust law.
   Thousands of people gathered to protest against the unjust law.
   
3. () The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval  ( protest )
   the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
    He shouted his protests at the umpire
   he shouted his protests at the umpire
    A shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
   a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
   

verb

1. () Utter words of protest  ( protest )
   utter words of protest
     The citizens gathered in the streets to protest against the new law.
   The citizens gathered in the streets to protest against the new law.
   
2. () Express opposition through action or words  ( dissent , resist , protest )
   express opposition through action or words
    Dissent to the laws of the country
   dissent to the laws of the country
   
3. () Affirm or avow formally or solemnly  ( protest )
   affirm or avow formally or solemnly
    The suspect protested his innocence
   The suspect protested his innocence