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protesta statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊtest/

Korean meaning: 항의, 시위, 반대 표명

Korean pronunciation: **프로**테스트

Example Sentences

  • The cat organized a protest when the owner forgot to fill the food bowl.
  • Workers went on strike to protest the unfair working conditions.
  • My stomach protests loudly whenever I skip breakfast.

protest

NOUN

//ˈproʊtest//

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

protest concept
💡 Concept

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈproʊtest/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprəʊtest/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Roottest

Origin

From Latin 'protestari' meaning 'to declare publicly or solemnly,' composed of 'pro-' (forward, publicly) and 'testari' (to bear witness, from 'testis' meaning witness).

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat organized a protest when the owner forgot to fill the food bowl.

Workers went on strike to protest the unfair working conditions.

😄 Fun example

My stomach protests loudly whenever I skip breakfast.

Environmental activists protested outside the factory.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

demonstrateobjectcomplainopposerally

Antonyms

acceptagreesupport

Related

demonstrationrallystrikepetitionactivism