definition of
[protest]

[1] #1 protest v. utter words of protest. wn

[2] #2 protest n. [protestation] 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". wn

[3] #3 protest v. [resist, dissent] express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country". wn

[4] #4 protest n. [objection, dissent] the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent. wn

[5] #5 protest n. 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". wn