protest (redirected from protestor)

pro·test  (pr-tst, pr-, prtst)

v. pro·test·ed, pro·test·ing, pro·tests

v.tr.

1. To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.

2. To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: "He continually protested his profound respect" Frank Norris.

3. Law To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.

4. Archaic To proclaim or make known: "unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhood" Shakespeare.

v.intr.

1. To express strong objection.

2. To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.

n. (prtst)

1. A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.

2. An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.

3. Law

a. A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.

b. A formal declaration made by a taxpayer stating that the tax demanded is illegal or excessive and reserving the right to contest it.

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[Middle English protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prtestr : pr-, forth; see pro-¹ + testr, to testify (from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots).]

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pro·tester n.

pro·testing·ly adv.

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protest

Noun

1. public, often organized, demonstration of objection

2. a strong objection

3. a formal statement declaring that a debtor has dishonoured a bill

4. the act of protesting

Verb

1. to take part in a public demonstration to express one's support for or disapproval of an action, proposal, etc.: the workers marched through the city to protest against the closure of their factory

2. to disagree or object: `I'm OK,' she protested

3. to assert in a formal or solemn manner: all three repeatedly protested their innocence

4. US & NZ to object forcefully to: students and teachers have protested the budget reductions [Latin protestari to make a formal declaration]

protestant adjn
protester n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	protest - a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution" protestation objection - the speech act of objecting
	2.	protest - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent dissent, objection boycott - a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies direct action - a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands resistance - group action in opposition to those in power demonstration, manifestation - a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war" walkout - the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak"
	3.	protest - the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall" objection - the speech act of objecting
Verb	1.	protest - utter words of protest kvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" declaim, inveigh - speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
	2.	protest - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country" dissent, resist controvert, contradict, oppose - be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" walk out, strike - stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met" demonstrate, march - march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle" rebel, rise up, arise, rise - take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance renegade, rebel - break with established customs
	3.	protest - affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence" avow, swan, swear, affirm, assert, aver, verify - to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"

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protest

verb 1. object, demonstrate, oppose, complain, disagree, cry out, disapprove, say no to, demur, take exception, remonstrate, kick against (informal) expostulate, take up the cudgels, express disapproval

verb 2. assert, argue, insist, maintain, declare, vow, testify, contend, affirm, profess, attest, avow, asseverate

noun 3. demonstration, march, rally, sit-in, demo (informal) hikoi N.Z.

noun 4. objection, complaint, declaration, dissent, outcry, disapproval, protestation, demur, formal complaint, remonstrance, demurral

Translations

protest n [ˈprəutɛst]

vb [prəˈtɛst]

n → protesta

vi → protestar

vt (= affirm) → afirmar, declarar;

to do sth under protest → hacer algo bajo protesta;

to protest against/about → protestar en contra de/por

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protest n [ˈprəutɛst]

vb [prəˈtɛst]

n → protestation f

vi to protest against/about → protester contre/à propos de vt → protester de;

to protest (that) → protester que

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protest n [ˈprəutɛst]

vi, vt [prəˈtɛst]

n → Protest m

vi to protest about or against or at sth → gegen etw protestieren vt to protest (that) (= insist) → beteuern(, dass)

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protest n [ˈprəutɛst] → protesta

vt, vi [prəˈtɛst] → protestare;

to do sth under protest → fare qc protestando;

to protest against/about → protestare contro/per