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

His removal sparked public protests and discord within the Ukrainian military, with Fedorov making an outspoken attack on the chief of the armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Thursday. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

The initial broadcast sparked protests and complaints from viewers, advertisers, and conservative activists, leading some CBS affiliates to exclude the episode from their lineup of reruns the following summer. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Modi’s recent visit to Australia - where India overtook the England as the top country for Australians born overseas last year - also sparked anti-India protests. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026

After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten. — Joshua Yang, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

That year, the Israel Pavilion faced protests from pro-Palestine activists both before and during the show’s run. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Israel’s ongoing offensives have become a wedge issue for Jewish and non-Jewish Americans, leading to protests and raising antisemitism fears and questions about America’s close ties to Israel. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Local activists again organized protests near the resort, this year framed around economic inequality, according to local newspaper BoiseDev. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Daily protests have taken place in Tirana for ​more than a month. — Reuters, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Verb

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

Trevor protests the corridors ahead are filled with guards, motion sensors, and biometric security—but Simon has figured another way out. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 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