
Protest
Public Discontent
Protest as a noun often involves a group showing public dissatisfaction, about social or political issues.

The protest attracted thousands, uniting in discontent.
Peaceful or Violent
Not all protests are peaceful; some may involve violence, but the term itself doesn't imply this.

The peaceful protest escalated into a riot.
Rights and Protests
In many democracies, protesting is a right, but non-democratic regions might not allow it.

Citizens used their right to protest the policy.
Compare with
DefianceDissentMutinyObjectionOppositionOutcryRebellionResistance
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