Protestation
noun
A strong statement that something is true when other people do not believe it is true.
Despite everyone's doubt, she made a protestation of her innocence.
Often appears as...
- protestation of innocence
- protestation of guilt
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An act of expressing strong disagreement with or opposition to something.
The company's decision to cut employee benefits led to protestations from workers.
Often appears as...
- protestation against policy
- protestation of disagreement
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A strong statement that something is true when other people do not believe it is true.
Despite everyone's doubt, she made a protestation of her innocence.
Often appears as...
- protestation of innocence
- protestation of guilt
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An act of expressing strong disagreement with or opposition to something.
The company's decision to cut employee benefits led to protestations from workers.
Often appears as...
- protestation against policy
- protestation of disagreement
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Defiance in Belief
Used when you assert truth in the face of skepticism or disbelief, showing determination.
Despite the rumors, his protestation of loyalty to the company was unyielding.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Conviction
Shows a strong personal belief, particularly when one's integrity or reputation is questioned.
Her protestation that she was nowhere near the scene was adamant.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Emphasis
Typically used in formal situations to emphasize a point that might be challenged.
In the meeting, he made a protestation of his commitment to ethical practices.
Pro Tip 1/3Defiance in Belief
Used when you assert truth in the face of skepticism or disbelief, showing determination.
Despite the rumors, his protestation of loyalty to the company was unyielding.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Conviction
Shows a strong personal belief, particularly when one's integrity or reputation is questioned.
Her protestation that she was nowhere near the scene was adamant.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Emphasis
Typically used in formal situations to emphasize a point that might be challenged.
In the meeting, he made a protestation of his commitment to ethical practices.
Pro Tip 1/3Defiance in Belief
Used when you assert truth in the face of skepticism or disbelief, showing determination.
Despite the rumors, his protestation of loyalty to the company was unyielding.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Conviction
Shows a strong personal belief, particularly when one's integrity or reputation is questioned.
Her protestation that she was nowhere near the scene was adamant.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Emphasis
Typically used in formal situations to emphasize a point that might be challenged.
In the meeting, he made a protestation of his commitment to ethical practices.
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Quote examples
John Engler
American Politician
I had made a decision early on that we were going to do the right things and that if they worked we were going to be very successful. And if for some reason they didn't, all the claims and the protestations and the excuses wouldn't make any difference.
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Franklin Foer
American Writer
As the 2016 campaign has graphically illustrated, Trump doesn't treat rivals gently. Testifying before a congressional committee in 1993, he began with his rote protestations of friendship.
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Jeff Greenfield
American Journalist
Protestations of indifference to higher office are hard to take seriously when the 'non-candidate' is busily engaged in testing the waters.
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Nipsey Russell
American Comedian
There aren't any messages in my social protestations.
Quote examples
John Engler
American Politician
I had made a decision early on that we were going to do the right things and that if they worked we were going to be very successful. And if for some reason they didn't, all the claims and the protestations and the excuses wouldn't make any difference.
Quote examples
Franklin Foer
American Writer
As the 2016 campaign has graphically illustrated, Trump doesn't treat rivals gently. Testifying before a congressional committee in 1993, he began with his rote protestations of friendship.
Quote examples
Jeff Greenfield
American Journalist
Protestations of indifference to higher office are hard to take seriously when the 'non-candidate' is busily engaged in testing the waters.
Quote examples
Nipsey Russell
American Comedian
There aren't any messages in my social protestations.
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