protest
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: protests · protesting · protested
Sense 1
To make a strong objection.
Verb
Examples
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
To affirm (something).
Verb
Examples
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
A formal objection, especially one by a group.
một sự phản đối chính thức, đặc biệt là của một nhóm
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Noun
Examples
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
A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
một hành động tập thể thể hiện sự không đồng ý; một cuộc biểu tình
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Noun
Examples
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.