protest (
http://definr.com/protest)
n 1: 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" [syn:
protestation]
2: the act of protesting; a public (often organized)
manifestation of dissent [syn:
objection,
dissent]
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"
v 1: utter words of protest
2: fight back, also metaphorically: "His body protested against
the harsh training" [syn:
resist,
dissent]
3: affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested
his innocence"