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

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

In the 2019 pro-democracy movement, Wong helped seek overseas support for the protests. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

For decades, some museums interpreted the law as applying to human bones but not necessarily hair, despite protests from Native groups. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 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

In Portland, Oregon, a statue of Lincoln is set to be reinstalled after it was pulled off its pedestal in 2020 amid national social justice protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Attempts to enact controversial reforms to Israeli governance in early 2023 led to unprecedented strikes and protests by Israelis, including thousands of army reservists. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

His tenure came to an abrupt end in early 2001, after his contract was terminated unexpectedly, prompting protests from the European film community amid claims of political meddling. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 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

Verb

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

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

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

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

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