protest

Noun

• 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
    

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• 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
    

Verb

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly
  • The suspect protested his innocence
    

• express opposition through action or words
  • dissent to the laws of the country
    

• utter words of protest

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  objection , dissent , protestation , resist