Synonyms for protested
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test |
| Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst |
Top 10 synonyms for protested Other synonyms for the word protested
- asseverate
- attest
- avouch
- avow
- back-talk
- be against
- be displeased by
- blast
- buck
- combat
- constate
- contend
- cry out
- demur
- disagree
- except
- expostulate
- holler
- howl
- inveigh against
- kick
- make a stink
- predicate
- profess
- put up a fight
- rebel
- remonstrate
- revolt
- say no
- sound off
- squawk
- take exception
- testify
- thumbs down
Définition of protested
Origin :- c.1400, "avowal, pledge, solemn declaration," from Old French protest (Modern French prôtet), from preotester, and directly from Latin protestari "declare publicly, testify, protest," from pro- "forth, before" (see pro-) + testari "testify," from testis "witness" (see testament).
- Meaning "statement of disapproval" first recorded 1751; adjectival sense of "expressing of dissent from, or rejection of, prevailing mores" is from 1953, in reference to U.S. civil rights movement. First record of protest march is from 1959.
- verb complain, disapprove; argue against
Antonyms for protested
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