protest
A formal objection, especially one by a groupA formal objection, especially one by a group.
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» Tom hopes you understand why he can't take part in your protest.
Том надеется, что вам понятно, почему он не может поучаствовать в вашем протесте. — Ooneykcall
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Examples
199 sentencesTom hopes you understand why he can't take part in your protest.
ruТом надеется, что вам понятно, почему он не может поучаствовать в вашем протесте. — Ooneykcall
Their small protest triggered a mass demonstration.
deIhr kleiner Protest entwickelte sich zu einer Massendemonstration. — xtofu80
Did you take part in the protests?
deHast du dich an den Protesten beteiligt? — raggione
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A formal objection, especially one by a group.
They lodged a protest with the authorities.
Protest, Einspruch, Widerspruch
проте́стprotést
проте́стprotést
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
(countable, uncountable)A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
We held a protest in front of City Hall.
Protest, Demonstration
проте́стprotést, ми́тингmíting, демонстра́цияdemonstrácija
проте́стprotést, мі́тингmítynh, демонстра́ціяdemonstrácija
(countable, uncountable)The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
(countable, uncountable)A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
Forms
plural: protestsSynonyms
3 synonyms- a formal and solemn declaration of objection:protestation
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent:objectiondissent
Word family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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