The council refused to back down after residents protested.
The council refused to back down after residents protested.
English
protest
ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst, pɹəˈtɛst, ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst
Meaning: to disagree strongly with something, often in public
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | protest |
| 3rd person singular present | protests |
| Present participle | protesting |
| Past | protested |
| Will future | will protest |
| Going-to future | going to protest |
| Imperative negative | don't protest / do not protest |
Example sentences
Workers are protesting against high unemployment.
Workers are protesting against high unemployment.
The team protested an unjust rule after it punished only new workers.
The team protested an unjust rule after it punished only new workers.
They protested against human rights violations.
They protested against human rights violations.
In the legend, Lady Godiva rides through town to protest unfair taxes.
In the legend, Lady Godiva rides through town to protest unfair taxes.
Usage Notes
Can be used as an intransitive verb (protest against something) or transitive verb (protest the decision).
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