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protest

Q: How is the word 'protest' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of protest are affirm , assert , avow , and declare . While all these words mean "to state positively usually in anticipation of denial or objection," protest emphasizes affirming in the face of denial or doubt. // protested that he really had been misquoted

Q: When can 'affirm' be used instead of 'protest'?

The synonyms affirm and protest are sometimes interchangeable, but affirm implies conviction based on evidence, experience, or faith. // affirmed the existence of an afterlife

Q: When would 'assert' be a good substitute for 'protest'?

While in some cases nearly identical to protest , assert implies stating confidently without need for proof or regard for evidence. // asserted that modern music is just noise

Q: When is 'avow' a more appropriate choice than 'protest'?

The words avow and protest can be used in similar contexts, but avow stresses frank declaration and acknowledgment of personal responsibility for what is declared. // avowed that all investors would be repaid in full

Q: When is it sensible to use 'declare' instead of 'protest'?

Although the words declare and protest have much in common, declare stresses open or public statement. // declared her support for the candidate

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Synonyms & Antonyms of protest

(Entry 1 of 2)

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

submitted an official protest about her treatment

Synonyms for protest

Words Related to protest

misunderstanding

cavil,
niggle
[chiefly British],
quibble

censure,
criticism

Near Antonyms for protest

willingness

approval,
sanction

protest

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of protest (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to state as a fact usually forcefully

he protested that he usually was very good at baseball, and all the strikeouts were just bad luck

Synonyms for protest

Words Related to protest

reaffirm,
reassert

Phrases Synonymous with protest

put forth

Near Antonyms for protest

abandon

contradict,
counter

Antonyms for protest

deny,
gainsay

2 to present an opposing opinion or argument

plans to protest against the judge's ruling regarding admissible evidence

Synonyms for protest

Words Related to protest

cavil,
quibble

beef,
bellyache,
bitch,
bleat,
carp,
caterwaul,
complain,
crab,
croak,
fuss,
gripe,
grizzle,
grouch,
grouse,
growl,
grumble,
grump,
holler,
keen,
maunder
[chiefly British],
moan,
murmur,
mutter,
nag,
repine,
scream,
squawk,
squeal,
wail,
whimper,
whine,
whinge
[British],
yammer,
yawp
(or yaup),
yowl

demonstrate

Phrases Synonymous with protest

Near Antonyms for protest

approve,
sanction

Frequently Asked Questions About protest

How is the word protest distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of protest are affirm, assert, avow, and declare. While all these words mean "to state positively usually in anticipation of denial or objection," protest emphasizes affirming in the face of denial or doubt.

protested that he really had been misquoted

When can affirm be used instead of protest?

The synonyms affirm and protest are sometimes interchangeable, but affirm implies conviction based on evidence, experience, or faith.

affirmed the existence of an afterlife

When would assert be a good substitute for protest?

While in some cases nearly identical to protest, assert implies stating confidently without need for proof or regard for evidence.

asserted that modern music is just noise

When is avow a more appropriate choice than protest?

The words avow and protest can be used in similar contexts, but avow stresses frank declaration and acknowledgment of personal responsibility for what is declared.

avowed that all investors would be repaid in full