protest

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: protests · protesting · protested

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To make a strong objection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thể hiện sự phản đối mạnh mẽ

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Verb

Examples

How dare you, I protest!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To affirm (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xác nhận một điều gì đó

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Verb

Examples

I protest my innocence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một sự phản đối chính thức, đặc biệt là của một nhóm

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Noun

Examples

They lodged a protest with the authorities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một hành động tập thể thể hiện sự không đồng ý; một cuộc biểu tình

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Noun

Examples

We held a protest in front of City Hall.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “protest” mean?

To make a strong objection.

Is “protest” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.