protest

Signification (Anglais)

Verb

1. (intransitive) To make a strong objection.
2. (transitive) To affirm (something).
3. To object to.
4. (Canada, US, transitive) To publicly demonstrate against.
5. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
6. (transitive) 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. (obsolete, transitive) To publish; to make known.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A formal objection, especially one by a group.
2. (countable, uncountable) A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
3. (countable, uncountable) The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
4. (countable, uncountable) A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

Concepts

protestation

protester

objection

manifestation

contester

disputer

opposition

contestation

se récrier

désapprouver

crier

réclamer

récriminer

ronchonner

se plaindre

s’indigner

protestons

marmonner

mécontentement

murmurer

manifester

Synonymes

objection

object

remonstrate

oppose

remonstrance

dissent

expostulate

resist

squawk

complain

demonstration

revolt

complaint

appeal

reproach

outcry

object to

disagree

challenge

protestation

demonstrate

expostulation

blame

contest

remonstration

question

❓

dispute

censure

march

abuse

warn

advise against

contradict

admonish

compliant

up in arms

refutation

reclamation

reject

opposition

rebuke

denial

demur

asseverate

declare

admonition

countercheck

convince

controvert

contravene

Traductions

protesta

Protest

protesta

protestare

protestieren

protestar

protest

protesto

Einspruch

protestar

διαμαρτυρία

bestrijden

betwisten

protesteren

bezwaar

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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