Protest ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Protest ( verb )

1. To make a strong public statement of disagreement or opposition, often in the form of a demonstration or march.
2. To object or disagree with something in a formal or official manner.
3. To make a formal statement of disagreement with something, especially a decision or policy.

Origin:

From the latin protestari, meaning to affirm solemnly, to declare oneself against something.

Examples:

1. People protested against the government's decision to cut funding for education.
2. The workers are protesting against the company's plans to lay off half of its employees.
3. The students protested the university's decision to raise tuition fees.
4. The citizens of the town protested against the new construction project.
5. The activists organized a protest in front of the city hall to demand more affordable housing.

(As a noun)

Protest ( noun )

1. To make a strong public statement of disagreement or opposition, often in the form of a demonstration or march.
2. To object or disagree with something in a formal or official manner.
3. To make a formal statement of disagreement with something, especially a decision or policy.

Origin:

From the latin protestari, meaning to affirm solemnly, to declare oneself against something.

Examples:

1. People protested against the government's decision to cut funding for education.
2. The workers are protesting against the company's plans to lay off half of its employees.
3. The students protested the university's decision to raise tuition fees.
4. The citizens of the town protested against the new construction project.
5. The activists organized a protest in front of the city hall to demand more affordable housing.