Definitions:

1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection noun
   • they finished the game under protest to the league president
2. affirm or avow formally or solemnly verb
   • The suspect protested their innocence.
3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval noun
   • The players shouted their protests at the referee.

Synonyms:

• dissent
• objection
• protestation
• resist

NearBy Words:

• protestant
• protestantism
• protestation
• protester