Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Protests.
Protests - as a noun
A formal and solemn declaration of objection
Example: "They finished the game under protest to the league president"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
protestation14The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissent8objection20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
resistance12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
Example: "He shouted his protests at the umpire"
Protests - as a verb
Utter words of protest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
complain14kick14kvetch18plain7quetch20sound offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express opposition through action or words
Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissent8resist6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradict15controvert15oppose10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Affirm or avow formally or solemnly
Example: "The suspect protested his innocence"
Example Sentences
"The protests continued throughout the night, demanding justice for the victim."
"The government responded to the protests with a heavy-handed approach."
"Thousands of people gathered in the city center to join the protests."
"The protests turned violent when clashes erupted between the police and the demonstrators."
"The protests were organized by various student groups and civil rights organizations."
Word Game Points
Is PROTESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protests is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROTESTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PROTESTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protests is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROTESTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PROTESTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protests is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROTESTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
