protests
Pronunciation: [prəˈtɛsts]
Word
Context: “social issues”
(noun) a protest is a public way of showing that you disagree with something. It's when people come together to say they think something is wrong and they want it to change.
Example
The protest for climate action brought thousands of people together to voice their concerns.
Example
There was no protest against the new law, which meant most people seemed to accept it.
Example
What was the main message during the protests last week?
Context: “express disagreement”
(verb) to protest means to express your disagreement with something. This can be done by speaking up, marching, or writing about it to show you want things to be different.
Example
Many students protested against the school's new rules during the assembly.
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She did not protest the decision, even though she didn't agree with it.
Example
Why do people protest when they feel something is unfair?
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