protesting
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Also seen as: protestings
Meaning · English
Protestation.
Noun
Examples
1599, William Shakespeare (attributed), The Passionate Pilgrim, [Poem 7],
Yet in the midst of all her pure protestings,
Her faith, her oaths, her tears and all were jestings.
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 “protesting” mean?
Protestation.
Is “protesting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.