protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
protested
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past participleof protest.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof protest.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
protestnounan expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
Example Sentences
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A police officer told AFP that police fired shots into the air to disperse a crowd in Bara, a town in the province's western Khyber district, and five people were detained as dozens protested there.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The next morning, she protested her neighbor for the first time, grabbing a sign that said “Justice for All” and paddling back and forth in front of his home, hoping he would see.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The Garvaghy Road had been part of the Drumcree parade route but by the mid 1990s nationalist residents protested against it.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
As Cunningham protested the call, Wilson walked over to a Fever fan who had been standing in front of his seat in the second row behind the basket and pointing in Wilson’s direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
“You said one,” Valley protested when Thorn had finally given them the go-ahead to relax.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
