Protest - English meaning

verb

State emphatically or publicly.

Usage examples:

He affirmed the country's commitment to peace

verb

To state something is true, or to state your support for an idea, opinion, etc.

Usage examples:

[ t ] applicants signed a form affirming their citizenship., [ + that clause ] these stories affirm…

verb

To state something as true

Usage examples:

[ + (that) ] the suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening., she affirmed her intenti…

verb

Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Usage examples:

The president's office announced that the siege would be lifted

verb

To make something known or tell people about something officially

Usage examples:

They announced the death of their mother in the local paper., she announced the winner of the compe…

verb

To show that something is going to happen

Usage examples:

The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn.

verb

Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view.

Usage examples:

Sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced

verb

To disagree esp. strongly and sometimes angrily in talking or discussing something

Usage examples:

They argued about money., i can’t argue with you about that (= i agree with you)., [ i ] they argue…

verb

To speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them

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Argue over they were arguing over which film to go and see., the children are always arguing., argu…

verb

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Usage examples:

The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development

verb

To state an opinion or claim a right forcefully

Usage examples:

[ + that clause ] the companies have asserted that everything they did was appropriate., several me…

verb

To behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others

Usage examples:

I really must assert myself more in meetings., don't be afraid to assert yourself and make your vie…

verb

State or assert to be the case.

Usage examples:

He averred that he was innocent of the allegations

verb

To say that something is certainly true

Usage examples:

The lawyer averred her client's innocence., [ + speech ] "he's guilty, i tell you," she averred., […

verb

Assert or confess openly.

Usage examples:

He avowed that he had voted labour in every election

verb

To admit something or say something publicly

Usage examples:

[ + that ] he avowed that he regretted what he had done., it is a society in which homosexuality is…

noun

A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Usage examples:

He accepted the challenge

verb

Exposure of the immune system to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

Usage examples:

Recently vaccinated calves should be protected from challenge

noun

Something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort

Usage examples:

[ c ] it’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs., [ c ] no ma…

verb

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Usage examples:

The prime minister claimed that he was concerned about third world debt

noun

An assertion that something is true.

Usage examples:

He was dogged by the claim that he had cia links

verb

To state that something is true or is a fact

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] ervin claims (that) he is bankrupt., if no one claims the money, i can keep it.…

verb

Express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

Usage examples:

Local authorities complained that they lacked sufficient resources

verb

To say that something is wrong or not good enough

Usage examples:

Bill and nancy are always complaining about their neighbor, whose dog frightens their kids., [ + th…

verb

To tell someone that something is wrong or not satisfactory, and that you are annoyed about it

Usage examples:

Complain about sth workers complain about the conditions in which they are forced to work., complai…

noun

A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

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I intend to make an official complaint

noun

A statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Usage examples:

We've received a complaint from one of our listeners about offensive language., i've made a complai…

noun

An illness

Usage examples:

A heart/stomach complaint

prefix

(forming verbs and their derivatives) down; away.

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Descend

abbreviation

Delaware (in official postal use).

verb

Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.

Usage examples:

The prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off

verb

To announce or express something clearly and publicly, esp. officially

Usage examples:

The courts declared the policy unconstitutional., a state of emergency has been declared because of…

verb

To make a public or official statement about something

Usage examples:

All pre-existing health conditions should be declared to your insurer., after the acquittal, ceo, b…

verb

Have or express a different opinion.

Usage examples:

No one was willing to disagree with him

verb

To have a different opinion or be unable to agree

Usage examples:

I disagree with you about that., most scientists agree there is a risk, but disagree over the exact…

verb

To not have the same opinion, idea, etc. as someone or to not agree with them

Usage examples:

Disagree about/on sth the two sides in the pay dispute strongly disagree about raises., disagree wi…

noun

Lack of consensus or approval.

Usage examples:

There was some disagreement about the details

noun

A situation in which people have different opinions, or an inability to agree

Usage examples:

[ c ] the candidates had few disagreements about the major issues.

noun

An argument or a situation in which people do not have the same opinion

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Disagreement over we had a disagreement over the fee for the work., disagreement about there is som…

noun

Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

Usage examples:

Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice

noun

The expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong

Usage examples:

The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval., he decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his …

noun

The feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something

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Disapproval of although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion., th…

noun

The holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.

Usage examples:

There was no dissent from this view

verb

Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.

Usage examples:

Two members dissented from the majority

noun

A strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief

Usage examples:

Voice of dissent when the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent.

noun

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.

Usage examples:

He always plays top tunes, and tonight was no exception

noun

Something that is not included, or the action of not including something

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[ c ] we don’t usually accept late applications, but since you were so sick i’ll make an exception …

noun

Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list, or that does not behave in the expected way

Usage examples:

Most of these states have moderate property taxes; arizona's very high business property taxes are …

noun

The act of expressing disagreement or complaint

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I disregarded her expostulation at my rudeness., he heard some expostulations from the back of the …

noun

An expression of vehement protest.

Usage examples:

The fulminations of media moralists

noun

Strong criticism or protest

Usage examples:

Stewart doesn't deserve such outraged fulminations., her complaint took the form of fulmination, no…

noun

A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.

Usage examples:

I don't know what all the fuss is about

verb

Show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.

Usage examples:

She's always fussing about her food

verb

Speak or write about (something) with great hostility.

Usage examples:

He liked to inveigh against all forms of academic training

phrasal verb

To strongly criticize something or someone

Usage examples:

There were politicians who inveighed against immigrants to get votes.

verb

Strike or propel forcibly with the foot.

Usage examples:

I think someone just kicked down my door

noun

A blow or forceful thrust with the foot.

Usage examples:

A kick in the head

noun

An indentation in the bottom of a glass bottle, diminishing the internal capacity.

verb

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Usage examples:

The need to maintain close links between industry and schools

verb

Keep in a certain state, position, or activity

verb

To continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less

Usage examples:

Despite living in different states, the two families have maintained a close friendship., you have …

noun

A material thing that can be seen and touched.

Usage examples:

He was dragging a large object

verb

Say something to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something.

Usage examples:

Residents object to the volume of traffic

noun

A thing that can be seen, held, or touched, usually not a living thing

Usage examples:

Distant objects look blurry to me., the object of the game of chess is to checkmate your opponent.,…

noun

An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.

Usage examples:

They have raised no objections to the latest plans

noun

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

Usage examples:

There was considerable opposition to the proposal

noun

Disagreement with something, often by speaking or fighting against it, or (esp. in politics) the people or group who are not in power

Usage examples:

The proposal faces strong opposition., they expect to defeat the opposition.

noun

An exclamation or shout.

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An outcry of spontaneous passion

noun

A solemn promise or undertaking.

Usage examples:

The conference ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution

verb

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Usage examples:

The government pledged itself to deal with environmental problems

noun

A formal promise, or something that is given as a sign that you will keep a promise

Usage examples:

A pledge of friendship, the telethon raised $150,000 in pledges for leukemia research.

verb

Announce officially or publicly.

Usage examples:

They proclaimed that housing shortages would be solved within ten years

verb

To announce something publicly or officially

Usage examples:

She confidently proclaimed victory even as the first few votes came in.

verb

Claim that one has (a quality or feeling), especially when this is not the case.

Usage examples:

He had professed his love for her only to walk away

noun

An emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation.

Usage examples:

Her protestations of innocence were in vain

noun

An act of saying something forcefully or complaining about something

Usage examples:

Ignoring my protestations, they went ahead and chopped the tree down., their protestations of loyal…

noun

A fence or barrier made of rails.

Usage examples:

Wrought-iron railings

verb

Provide or enclose (a space or place) with a rail or rails.

Usage examples:

The altar is railed off from the nave

verb

Complain or protest strongly and persistently about.

Usage examples:

He railed at human fickleness

verb

Make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case.

Usage examples:

Maria made me swear i would never tell anyone

noun

Use offensive language, especially as an expression of anger.

Usage examples:

Peter swore under his breath

verb

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

noun

A solemn promise.

Usage examples:

Who would have guessed someone so young could make such a solemn vow and keep it for over fifty yea…

verb

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Usage examples:

The rebels vowed to continue fighting