protest

verb B1

Meaning

To protest means to show that you disagree with something, often by speaking out or demonstrating.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "protest" as a noun and a verb; they have similar meanings but different uses.

Example Sentences

Do people often protest against new laws in your country ?
People often protest when they feel the rules are unfair .
People protest when they want to change unfair rules .
They did not protest against the new school rules .

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