Protestation - English meaning

noun

The action or process of affirming something.

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He nodded in affirmation

noun

A statement or sign that something is true

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We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act., the reports are an affirmation th…

noun

The act of saying yes or of showing that you mean yes

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"sound familiar?" obama said, rousing a chorus of affirmations., she was nodding in affirmation.

noun

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

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The minister was about to make an announcement

noun

Something that someone says officially, giving information about something

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The president made an unexpected announcement this morning., the announcement of the changes has be…

noun

The act of announcing something

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The announcement of the changes has been delayed.

noun

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

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His assertion that his father had deserted the family

noun

A statement that you strongly believe is true

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I certainly don't agree with his assertion that men are better drivers than women.

noun

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

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He gave an assurance that work would begin on monday

noun

A promise

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[ + (that) ] she gave me her assurance (that) she would sign the contract immediately., despite the…

noun

Confidence

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He spoke with calm assurance.

noun

Evidence or proof of something.

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Their vocabulary is no attestation to your value as a parent

noun

A formal statement that you make and officially say is true

noun

A statement in which you say or admit something that you believe, support, or intend to do

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They were imprisoned for their avowal of anti-government beliefs., her public avowals to reduce cri…

noun

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

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He accepted the challenge

verb

Exposure of the immune system to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

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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

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[ 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.

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

noun

An assertion that something is true.

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He was dogged by the claim that he had cia links

verb

To state that something is true or is a fact

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

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

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

noun

An illness

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A heart/stomach complaint

noun

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

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A declaration of love

noun

An official, public, usually written statement

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A customs declaration, a declaration of principles, the american declaration of independence

noun

An official or public statement about something, or the act of making a statement

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Make/sign a declaration the board made a public declaration of support for its chairman., the ilo's…

noun

Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

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Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice

noun

The expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong

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

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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.

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There was no dissent from this view

verb

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

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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

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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.

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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 …

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

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

noun

An expression of vehement protest.

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The fulminations of media moralists

noun

Strong criticism or protest

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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.

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I don't know what all the fuss is about

verb

Show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.

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She's always fussing about her food

noun

A show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves

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Make such a fuss she made such a fuss when richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse!, fuss abou…

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The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

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Alison's insistence on doing the washing-up straight after the meal

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The act of stating or demanding something forcefully

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At his insistence, i continued living with my mother., her insistence that he bring her took him by…

noun

An occasion when you demand something and refuse to accept opposition, or when you say firmly that something is true

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Insistence on insistence on better working conditions by the union has resulted in fewer employee a…

verb

Speak or write about (something) with great hostility.

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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.

noun

The process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved.

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We support local initiatives that ensure the maintenance of community spirit

noun

The process of keeping or continuing something

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The office is charged with the maintenance of customary practices and ceremonies., bridges require …

noun

The activity of keeping a building, vehicle, road, etc. in good condition by checking it regularly and repairing it when necessary

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Refineries typically schedule yearly maintenance., components necessary for the maintenance of our …

noun

A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behaviour.

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They took an oath of allegiance to the king

noun

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

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They have raised no objections to the latest plans

noun

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

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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

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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.

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The conference ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution

verb

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

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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

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

noun

A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

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His chosen profession of teaching

noun

Any type of work, esp. one that needs a high level of education or a particular skill

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[ c ] the medical/teaching profession, [ u ] i’m a writer by profession.

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A job that needs a high level of education or special training

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What is it like to work in a profession where more than 97% of your colleagues are men?, the accoun…

noun

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

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The british team lodged an official protest

verb

Express an objection to what someone has said or done.

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Before muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses

noun

A fence or barrier made of rails.

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Wrought-iron railings

verb

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

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The altar is railed off from the nave

verb

Complain or protest strongly and persistently about.

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He railed at human fickleness

noun

A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

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Do you agree with this statement?

verb

Officially assess (a child) as having special educational needs.

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A reassessment of statemented children

noun

Something that is said, esp. formally and officially

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The candidate made a statement to the press., a fashion statement, they wore the armbands as a poli…

verb

Have a strong unpleasant smell.

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The place stank like a sewer

noun

A strong unpleasant smell; a stench.

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The stink of the place hit me as i went in

adjective

Having a strong unpleasant smell.

Usage examples:

‘what you doing with that stink dog?’

noun

A solemn promise.

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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.

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The rebels vowed to continue fighting