protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
protestingly
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a word derived from
protest.
Example Sentences
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The railroads of the country continued last week to puff protestingly down the long earning decline which began after the market break last fall.
From Time Magazine Archive
These bleeding hearts, especially busybodies-in-Iaw and nosy neighbors, scream protestingly: 'Who'll take care of the next baby?'
From Time Magazine Archive
Bessie’s hands were on his chest, her fingers spreading protestingly open, pushing him away.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
“But I do not hate you any more!” cried the Mexican girl protestingly.
From Aunt Jane?s Nieces on the Ranch by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
"Oh, really now," I began protestingly, but she marched right over me: "I can assure you that a guest here earns a martyr's crown," she said, lifting her eyebrows.
From The Haunted Pajamas by Francis Perry Elliott
