Synonym: challenge, disapprove, dispute, dissent, object, squawk. Similar words: protein, protection, protective, environmental protection, test, testify, testing, contest. Meaning: ['prəʊtest] n. 1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection 2. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent 3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval. v. 1. utter words of protest 2. express opposition through action or words 3. affirm or avow formally or solemnly.
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121. Staff at the hospital went on strike in protest at the incidents.
122. She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest.
123. A protest rose to her lips, but she choked it back.
124. Ten thousand people are reported to have taken part in the protest which passed off peacefully.
125. Demonstrators arrived in strength to protest against the closure of the factory.
126. They chained themselves to lampposts in protest at the judge's decision.
127. Union leaders called for the active participation of all members in the day of protest.
128. Government plans for hospital closures provoked a storm of protest.
129. She could see the utter futility of trying to protest.
130. Some radicals may oppose him in protest at the attempt of his supporters to stage-manage the congress.
131. 200 employees staged a walkout in protest at the new pay deal.
132. Catering staff staged a sit-down protest as a gesture of solidarity with the striking nurses.
133. As a protest, the party has decided not to contest this election.
134. They will doubtless protest, but there's nothing they can do.
135. The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees.
136. My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean.
137. Demonstrators were bussed in from all parts of the country to attend the protest rally.
138. The talks ended abruptly when one of the delegations walked out in protest.
139. History shows that the usual response to violent protest is repression.
140. When marchers gathered on a third day of protest, violence erupted and buildings were burned.
141. The government's proposals unleashed a storm of protest in the press.
142. Staff at some air and sea ports are beginning to protest over pay.
143. Government troops broke up the protest by firing their guns in the air.
144. Thousands of people were out on the streets for the protest.
145. Local residents have drawn up a petition to protest the hospital closure.
146. Plans to build a new supermarket have been greeted with howls of protest from local residents.
147. Workers downed tools in protest at poor safety standards in the works.
148. Most work-to-rules are done as a protest against low pay or bad working conditions.
149. The protest campaign has used mass strikes and demonstrations to press its demands.
150. Casey let out a groan of protest at having to go to bed.
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