protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən 

ˌprō-,

-ˌte-

: the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal

Synonyms

• affirmation
• assertion
• asseveration
• avouchment
• avowal
• claim
• declaration
• insistence
• profession

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

Often the protestation from farmers is the region is too cold. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024

Ignore the majority’s protestations to the contrary. —Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 1 July 2024

Despite the protestations of his new friends, which include a red and blue eyed feline named Zinzan (Takayuki Yamada) and the town’s de facto leader Emily (Riisa Naka), Rudger sets off to reconnect with Amanda. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024

Analyst Brian Windhorst said that Doncic has struggled with complaining to the referees for all of his career despite protestations from his coaches to stop arguing with officials. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprät-əs-ˈtā-shən 

ˌprō-ˌtes-

1

: the act of protesting

2

: a positive declaration