Protest example sentences

Related (9): Demonstration, March, Revolution, Sit-in, Riot, Strike, Boycott, Walkout, Rebellion

✕ Play noun [ˈprōˌtest]

protest (noun) · protests (plural noun)

- a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something:

- an organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action:

- a written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.

- express an objection to what someone has said or done:

- publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action:

- publicly demonstrate an objection to (a policy or course of action):

- declare (something) firmly and emphatically in the face of stated or implied doubt or in response to an accusation:

- write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).

Synonyms

objection, exception, complaint, disapproval, disagreement, opposition, challenge, dissent, demurral, remonstration, expostulation, fuss, outcry, railing, inveighing, fulmination, protestation, support, approval, demonstration, demo, march, rally, occupation, noncooperation, stoppage, strike, walkout, mutiny, picket, boycott, gherao, object, dissent, kick, complain, disagree, demur, remonstrate, expostulate, rail, inveigh, fulminate, oppose, challenge, denounce, acquiesce, demonstrate, march, strike, mutiny, claim, maintain, declare, announce, profess, proclaim, assert, affirm, argue, vow, avow, aver, pledge, swear, asseverate

"Protest" Example Sentences

1. The students took to the streets in protest against rising tuition fees.
2. Thousands gathered outside parliament to protest the government's austerity measures.
3. Workers went on strike to protest poor working conditions and low pay.
4. Activists staged a sit-in at the governor's office to protest government inaction on climate change.
5. They lodged a formal complaint to protest the unfair treatment.
6. The ambassador was summoned to the foreign ministry to be read a formal protest.
7. She vocally protested the exclusion of women from the meeting.
8. His heated arguments were a protest against the stagnation of ideas.
9. She filed a legal protest against the outcome of the election.
10. There were angry protests at the rising cost of living.
11. The village council lodged a formal protest against the closure of their local school.
12. Grievances were filed to formally protest unfair hiring practices.
13. The organizers vowed to continue their protests until their demands were met.
14. Demonstrations and rallies were held to vigorously protest unjust laws.
15. She held up a sign in silent protest against violence.
16. Leaders of the opposition formally protested the conduct of the election.
17. Fans stayed away from games to protest high ticket prices.
18. Protests broke out across the country against government austerity measures.
19. Villagers barricaded roads in protest against the building of a new dam.
20. Activists marched through the streets to protest police brutality.
21. Shop owners downed shutters to protest excessive taxes.
22. Workers went on an indefinite strike to protest layoffs.
23. The football team refused to play in protest at racist abuse from fans.
24. Farmers blocked highways in protest over subsidy cuts.
25. Scientists signed petitions to protest funding cuts to research.
26.Writers burn their books in symbolic protest of censorship.
27.Students boycotted classes in protest over campus restrictions.
28.Unions threatened industrial action to protest pension reforms.
29.A hunger strike was organized to formally protest prison conditions.
30. Customers refused to shop at stores to protest exploitative labor practices.
31. The letter of complaint was a formal protest against shoddy workmanship.
32. Her vocal outbursts were a protest against condescending attitudes.
33. The gathering of activists was an organized protest against air pollution.
34. Widespread demonstrations protested the lack of democratic reforms.
35. Farmers held rallies to protest unfair prices set by food corporations.
36. Neighbors picketed outside an apartment complex to protest noisy partying.
37. Protest marches were held to draw attention to police brutality and racism.
38.The picket lines were organized to protest unfair labor practices.
39. He registered a formal complaint to officially protest censorship of the press.
40. Vigils were held to silently protest the dire state of the environment.
41. Letters flooded in to formally protest the cancellation of a popular TV show.
42. A boycott was organized to protest exploitative business practices.
43. Demonstrations were held to vocally protest human rights violations.
44. Workers occupied factories in protest against job losses.
45. Peaceful rallies were organized to protest the outbreak of war.
46. Activists chained themselves to trees in protest against deforestation.
47. Residents blocked roads in protest against the building of a new highway.
48. She lodged an official complaint to protest discrimination based on gender.
49. Protests broke out all over the country against government corruption.
50. Effigies were burned in symbolic protest against inequality and injustice.

Common Phases

take to the streets in protest
go on strike in protest
stage a protest
lodge a protest
demonstrate in protest
march in protest
organize a protest
hold a protest rally
boycott in protest
picketing in protest
vocally protest
speak out in protest
hold up signs in protest
take part in a sit-in protest
make a formal complaint of protest
submit a letter of protest
file a grievance in protest
sign a petition in protest
write to the editor in protest