Synonyms for

Protesting

Verb / prʌˈtestɪŋ / / ˈprəʊˌtestɪŋ / Another word for protesting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to express strong disapproval or opposition

Synonyms & similar words

dissent resist protest objecting opposing disagreeing dissenting challenging condemning criticizing denouncing rebelling resisting revolting withstand marching striking demonstrating occupying boycotting picketing

Synonyms by register

Formal

objecting dissenting contesting challenging

Informal

complaining kicking up a fuss making a scene raising a stink

Literary

lamenting declaiming expostulating

Antonyms

agreeing approving supporting accepting conceding acquiescing

Common collocations

  • protesting injustice
  • protesting the decision
  • protesting peacefully
  • protesting loudly
  • protesting against
  • protesting a law
  • protesting a policy

Word family

noun protest
verb protest
adjective protesting
adverb protestingly

Usage note

While 'protesting' can refer to a formal objection, it is often used in the context of public demonstrations or expressing strong disapproval. Be mindful of the specific context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The students were protesting the school's decision to cut the art program.
  2. People were protesting in the streets after the election results were announced.
  3. She was protesting against animal cruelty.
  4. The workers were protesting for higher wages and better working conditions.
  5. He was protesting the unfair treatment of minorities.

Quotes

  • The power of the people is always stronger than the people in power. - Wael Ghonim
  • You have to wake up a virgin each morning to be able to keep on protesting. - Ai Weiwei
  • A protest is not a riot. A protest is a peaceful objection to a problem. A riot is a violent objection to a problem. - DeRay Mckesson

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