Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛst/
noun a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
A1 The students organized a peaceful protest against the new school policy.
A2 The workers went on strike to protest against unfair working conditions.
B1 The citizens gathered in the square to stage a protest against government corruption.
B2 The environmental activists held a protest to raise awareness about climate change.
C1 The protest turned violent as clashes broke out between demonstrators and police.
C2 The protest was met with a heavy police presence, but the demonstrators remained peaceful.
verb to express strong disapproval or objection to something
A1 She protested against the new school uniform.
A2 The workers protested for better wages.
B1 The citizens protested peacefully outside the government building.
B2 The students protested against the university's decision to increase tuition fees.
C1 The environmental activists protested the construction of the new oil pipeline.
C2 The protestors gathered in the city square to protest against police brutality.
formal The citizens organized a peaceful protest to demand political reform.
informal I heard there's going to be a protest downtown tomorrow.
slang Let's skip class and go join the protest at the park.
figurative His silence was a protest against the injustice he witnessed.
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