'protest' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'protest' with 20 example sentences.
- protest noun
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: a formal and solemn declaration of objection
: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
: the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
- protest verb
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: utter words of protest
: express opposition through action or words
: affirm or avow formally or solemnly
There are protests in France.
A man has walked 200 miles in protest of Brexit.
The protests brought the country to a standstill.
Many Americans protested the purchase of Alaska.
Why are you protesting against the government?
The students protested against the Vietnam war.
We protested against the reduction in wages.
We protested, but it was in vain.
People are protesting against nuclear weapons.
Amnesty International often organizes public protests in support of political prisoners.
He submitted his resignation in protest of the company's policy.
What's your favorite protest song?
Monday's protests were mostly peaceful.
Martin Luther King, Jr. persuaded the black citizens to protest peacefully.
Raised hands have become a symbol of protest.
The man gave no heed to her loud protest.
Aren't you going to protest?
He protested that he was innocent.
Hamilton protested against British rule.
He didn't open his mouth to protest.