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Meanings of protestation in English

Portuguese
protesto
Catalan
protesta
Spanish
reclamo

A formal and solemn declaration of objection.

protesto
Synonyms
Examples for "protest"
Examples for "protest"
1
However, the right to protest does not permit the use of violence.
The South African
2
Le Drain said Lebanese citizens' right to peaceful protest must be preserved.
Reuters
3
Media reports are bound to underestimate the true scale of protest, however.
The South African
4
Campaigners across Europe are marching to protest against the war on terrorism.
The Irish Times
5
Also read: Eskom: Greenpeace activists take climate crisis protest to Megawatt Park
The South African
Usage of protestation in English
1
I took her hand in mute protestation, but she withdrew it gently.
The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes
2
Another protestation, startling in its silence, annoyed the imperious ruler of Europe.
World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France
3
The noises are really his protestation against the periods of being restricted.
Ghosts
4
His protestation was cut short by the answer of the man himself.
Rob Roy — Volume 01
5
The three associates chorused their protestation, but the ragpicker paid no heed.
The Quest
6
The sheriff, against much protestation, filled his glass from the water bottle.
Whirligigs
7
Nay, Nina, I will not put you to the trouble of protestation.
Nina Balatka
8
But he had never heard them delivered with so earnest a protestation.
The Broken Road
9
He ignored Latundun's protestation and kicked me until I was doubled over.
The secret lives of baba segi's wives
10
What protestation of love could have been so eloquent as that question?
The American Senator
11
The captain would have his way, in spite of my protestation.
Humphrey Bold: A Story of the Times of Benbow
12
He spoke rapidly, in a thick voice, moving his arms in helpless protestation.
The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories
13
Miss Colfax stood still, a large red flower raised in protestation.
The Wild Olive: A Novel
14
The lower house, in a protestation, declared this sentence unlawful and altogether null.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. / Continued fro...
15
He did not answer readily, and Lawrence broke out in protestation.
The Furnace of Gold
16
This protestation was once more registered, as she had required of the commissioners.
Mary Stuart / Celebrated Crimes
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Translations for protestation
Portuguese
protesto
Catalan
protesta
Protestation through the time
Protestation across language varieties
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