1. verb /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst,ˈproʊ.tɛst,prəˈtɛst/
a) to make a strong objection
How dare you, I protest!
b) to affirm something
The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
2. noun /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst,ˈproʊ.tɛst,prəˈtɛst/
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