protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən 

ˌprō-, 

-ˌte-

: the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal

Synonyms of protestation

• declaration
• assertion
• insistence

Examples of protestation in a Sentence

Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty.

the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite both Scott’s and Ortiz Jones’ protestations, West is still scheduled to perform in Tampa Bay on June 26 and 28, as well as in San Antonio on July 4. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026

The protestations of neither his nurse, Stella (Thelma Ritter), or his girlfriend, Lisa (Grace Kelly) do any good. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026

Ron Roenicke replaced him — an arrangement that from the beginning, despite all parties’ protestations, seemed to smooth the way for Cora’s eventual return. — Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

The two then entered Mortensen's car, where Paul claims that Mortensen drove away from the home, despite her protestations. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for protestation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprät-əs-ˈtā-shən 

ˌprō-ˌtes-

1

: the act of protesting

2

: a positive declaration