protest

• Nom désignant une manifestation publique ou l'expression d'une forte objection ou d'un désaccord face à une politique, une action ou une situation.

A noun referring to a public demonstration or expression of strong objection or dissent against a policy, action, or situation.

1. B1formal

   A public demonstration or organized expression of objection or disapproval.

   manifestation de protestation

   • Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
   • The protest was peaceful and well-organized.
   • Students held a protest outside the university gates.

   Synonymesdemonstrationmarchpicketrallysit-instriketeach-invigilwalkout

2. Formal objectionB2formal

   A statement or action expressing strong disagreement or disapproval.

   protestation

   • He made a formal protest to the committee about the decision.
   • The ambassador lodged a protest with the foreign ministry.
   • Her protest was ignored by the authorities.

   Synonymescomplaintdisapprovaldissentexceptiongrievanceobjectionoppositionoutcryremonstranceremonstration

• Verbe exprimant une objection ou une désapprobation forte, souvent faite publiquement ou officiellement.

A verb used to express strong objection or disapproval, often in a public or formal manner.

1. Express strong objectionB1formal

   To express strong disagreement or opposition to something, often publicly.

   protester

   • Thousands of people protested against the new law.
   • She protested the decision to close the local hospital.
   • The students protested peacefully in the town square.

   Synonymescomplaindemurexpostulateobjectopposeremonstrate

   Antonymesacceptagreeapproveendorsesupport

2. Assert or declare firmlyB2formal

   To state something strongly and emphatically, especially when others disagree.

   affirmer avec force

   • He protested his innocence throughout the trial.
   • She protested that she had never seen the document before.
   • They protested that the accusations were completely false.

   Synonymesaffirmassertaveravowcontenddeclareinsistmaintainprofess

   Antonymesacquiesceadmitconcede