protested

3 definitions • 6 examples

past simple and past participle of

to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.:

A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.

especially US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts.

to say something forcefully or complain about something:

Lots of people protested about the new working hours.

They protested bitterly to their employers, but to no avail.

[ + that ] A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.

All through the trial he protested his innocence (= strongly said he was not guilty).