plural protestations
formal
: a strong statement that something is true when other people do not believe it is true
Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty.
—often + ofThe police ignored his protestations of innocence.
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“Protestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/protestation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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