Quick definitions from WordNet (protest)
▸ noun: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
▸ noun: a formal and solemn declaration of objection ("They finished the game under protest to the league president")
▸ noun: the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval ("He shouted his protests at the umpire")
▸ verb: express opposition through action or words
▸ verb: utter words of protest
▸ verb: affirm or avow formally or solemnly ("The suspect protested his innocence")
▸ Also see protest
▸ noun: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
▸ noun: a formal and solemn declaration of objection ("They finished the game under protest to the league president")
▸ noun: the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval ("He shouted his protests at the umpire")
▸ verb: express opposition through action or words
▸ verb: utter words of protest
▸ verb: affirm or avow formally or solemnly ("The suspect protested his innocence")
▸ Also see protest