Synonyms of protests

protests 1 of 2

noun

plural of protest

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

submitted an official protest about her treatment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objections
• complaints
• exceptions
• questions
• criticisms
• challenges
• remonstrances
• expostulations
• demurrers
• difficulties
• demurrals
• stinks
• suspicions
• fusses
• disputes
• doubts
• demurs
• kicks
• rebellions
• qualms
• quarrels
• misgivings
• dissents
• debates
• squabbles
• skepticism
• compunctions
• misunderstandings
• arguments
• quibbles
• censures
• scruples
• disobediences
• uncertainties
• distrust
• conflicts
• mistrust
• defiances
• statics
• cavils
• reservations
• reluctances
• indeterminations
• niggles
• hassles
• dubitations
• incertitudes
• misdoubts
• dubieties

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• assents
• acquiescences
• compliances
• obediences

protests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of protest

1

as in claims

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 & Similar Words

• claims
• alleges
• insists
• contends
• asserts
• declares
• maintains
• announces
• argues
• affirms
• proclaims
• purports
• warrants
• professes
• avows
• reasons
• confirms
• avers
• puts forth
• broadcasts
• defends
• avouches
• rationalizes
• justifies
• vindicates
• reaffirms
• upholds
• perseveres
• supports
• reasserts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• disputes
• challenges
• abandons
• questions
• disavows
• repudiates
• negates
• counters
• gainsays
• disclaims
• negatives
• refutes
• contradicts
• disowns
• disproves
• rebuts
• confutes

2

as in objects

to present an opposing opinion or argument

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objects
• complains
• kicks
• expostulates
• whines
• demurs
• takes exception
• takes issue
• excepts
• debates
• remonstrates (with)
• conflicts
• moans
• fights
• quarrels
• rebels
• criticizes
• disputes
• challenges
• murmurs
• grumbles
• squabbles
• squawks
• screams
• wrangles
• sticks
• quibbles
• beefs
• whimpers
• dares
• gripes
• grouses
• wails
• yowls
• squeals
• hassles
• bitches
• cavils
• growls
• balks
• hollers
• whinges
• nags
• bleats
• mutters
• bellyaches
• defies
• denounces
• censures
• withstands
• disobeys
• fusses
• caterwauls
• yammers
• gags
• crabs
• repines
• demonstrates
• grumps
• keens
• grizzles
• grouches
• croaks
• yawps
• maunders
• carps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• sanctions
• accepts
• follows
• agrees
• minds
• advocates
• observes
• obeys
• complies
• acquiesces
• defends
• conforms
• supports
• cheers
• maintains
• adheres
• sustains
• assents
• upholds
• accedes
• commends
• champions
• applauds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of protests

Noun

It is tasked both with combating enemies abroad and stamping out protests at home. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

The move sparked weeks of protests from thousands of people across the country, criticizing the removal of the widely respected minister. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

But if last year’s anti-DOGE protests are any indication, Democratic voters’ enthusiasm for Moskowitz is a mixed bag. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

That plan was put on hold following protests from physicians and patients. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Syria’s conflict, which began with anti-government protests in March 2011 before turning into a civil war, left 500,000 people dead and over 1 million wounded. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Despite intense protests from Republican lawmakers, Annapolis came up with creative ways to fund these massive spending commitments. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

The post led to community protests and calls for the board member’s resignation, WBTV reported. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

The city is still facing lawsuits stemming from the 2020 protests over the police killing of George Floyd. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Copycat protests sprang up in other major Indian cities—Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna—lending the Gen Z protests the aura of a nationwide youth resistance that would humble Modi and force his education minister to resign. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Protest Passion Project The Climb was first unveiled by Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in February 2022, with Delevingne (Carnival Row) attached as a daredevil climber who protests against oil drilling in the Arctic by ascending The Shard. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026

Investigators ask for patience after video sparks protests The police department provided the findings of the investigation to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for an independent review of any criminal violations, Fraser said. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 31 May 2026

Woman, Life, Freedom protests The 2020 election of Joe Biden led to tentative efforts to restore the JCPOA, but any progress made was squashed by the 2021 election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as president of Iran. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026

Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026

The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026

Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities. — Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026

Walz is asking anyone who protests to do so in a peaceful way. — CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026