Protest

usgb/ˈprəʊtest/
noun

A public expression of disagreement or disapproval.

People are marching in a protest against the new laws
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Often appears as...

  • join a protest
  • stage a protest
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Public Discontent

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

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The protest attracted thousands, uniting in discontent.
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Peaceful or Violent

Not all protests are peaceful; some may involve violence, but the term itself doesn't imply this.

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The peaceful protest escalated into a riot.
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Rights and Protests

In many democracies, protesting is a right, but non-democratic regions might not allow it.

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Citizens used their right to protest the policy.
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