protest in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
   protest  objection  dissent 
   
2. 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"
   protest  protestation 
   
3. 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"
   protest 
   

1. express opposition through action or words
   "dissent to the laws of the country"
   protest  resist  dissent 
   
2. utter words of protest
   protest 
   
3. affirm or avow formally or solemnly
   "The suspect protested his innocence"
   protest