word
Protest
PROH-tehst
/ˈproʊˌtɛst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
protest
Dictionary meaning
The act of protesting.
Examples
- They finished the game under protest to the league president.
- The players shouted their protests at the referee.
Synonyms: objection
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