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protest
1. verb /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst,ˈproʊ.tɛst,prəˈtɛst/
a) to make a strong objection

How dare you, I protest!

b) to affirm something

The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.

2. noun /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst,ˈproʊ.tɛst,prəˈtɛst/
a) A formal objection, especially one by a group
b) A collective gesture of disapproval, sometimes violent
Syn: dissent, objection, protestation

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