1. past tense of protest; expressed strong disagreement or objection to something
2. past tense of protest; participated in a public demonstration against something
3. past tense of protest; declared or affirmed something earnestly
Usage: formal

Examples

• The students protested the new dress code policy.
• She protested her innocence throughout the trial.
• Thousands protested in the streets against the new law.
• He protested that he had never seen the document before.
• The workers protested the unfair working conditions.
• Citizens protested outside the government building.
• The defendant protested his guilt was proven beyond doubt.