1. emphatic declarations or assertions, especially of innocence, disagreement, or objection
Usage: plural form of protestation

Examples

• Despite his protestations of innocence, the evidence was overwhelming.
• Her protestations that she was too busy fell on deaf ears.
• The committee ignored the citizens' protestations about the new policy.
• His protestations of love seemed sincere at the time.
• The defendant's protestations grew louder as the verdict was read.
• Their protestations about unfair treatment were finally heard by management.