Synonyms for

Protests

Verb / ˈprəʊˌtests / / ˈprəʊˌtes / / prʌˈtests / / prʌˈtes / Another word for protests — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Protests are actions or events where people gather to show their strong disagreement or disapproval with something.

Synonyms & similar words

objection protest resist dissent protestation demonstrations rallies marches uprisings revolts mutinies rebellions strikes walkouts sit-ins occupations boycotts pickets vigils proscribes banishes outlaws condemns denounces opposes

Synonyms by register

Formal

objections dissents remonstrances disagreements

Informal

gripes complaints beefs moans

Literary

clamors outcries uprisings

Antonyms

acquiescence agreement approval compliance endorsement support acceptance

Common collocations

  • peaceful protests
  • violent protests
  • public protests
  • student protests
  • protests against
  • protests erupt
  • protests continue

Word family

noun protest
verb protest
adjective protesting

Usage note

The noun 'protests' refers to public demonstrations of objection. The verb 'to protest' means to express objection.

Example sentences

  1. The students organized a protest to demand better conditions in their school.
  2. The workers went on strike to ask for higher salaries.
  3. The activists staged a protest outside the government building.
  4. The citizens united to protest against police brutality.
  5. The environmentalists held a protest against the construction of a new factory.

Quotes

  • “The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.” - Kurt Cobain
  • “The most unpardonable sin in society is independence of thought.” - Emma Goldman
  • “A riot is the language of the unheard.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

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