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Vinony

protest

verb

  1. complain
  2. object to something, demonstrating against, participate in a protest
  3. manner of speaking
L4453 on Wikidata ↗

noun

  1. expression of objection
  2. manner of speaking
L4454 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ / /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ / /pɹəˈtɛst/

noun

Etymology: PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

  1. A formal objection, especially one by a group.

    “They lodged a protest with the authorities.”

  2. A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

    “We held a protest in front of City Hall.”

    “All this has led to an explosion of protest across China, including among a middle class that has discovered nimbyism.”

  3. The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
  4. A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

verb

Etymology: PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

  1. To make a strong objection.

    “How dare you, I protest!”

    “The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.”

  2. To affirm (something).

    “I protest my innocence.”

    “I do protest and declare …”

  3. To object to.

    “"The gay community would love to point to Patti and say, 'She's one of us'" […] I protest the statement I have mentioned, as well as others like it. Few people I know, gay or straight, identify with the often outrageous thoughts of Patti Smith. Among other things, she's indicated in interviews that she thinks violence and rape are dandy experiences.”

  4. To publicly demonstrate against.

    “They protested the demolition of the school.”

  5. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

    “Fiercely [they] opposed / My journey strange, with clamorous uproar / Protesting fate supreme.”

  6. to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
  7. To publish; to make known.