the expression of disapproval of or objection to something
she had been ordered to continue despite her protesting
expressing disapproval of or objection to something
she expected at any moment to hear a protesting voice
express an objection to what someone has said or done
before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses
declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation
‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested
she has always protested her innocence
write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill)