protested
v.v. to say or show that you strongly disagree with something. You use this when you think a rule, a law, or a situation is not fair.
v. to express strong objection or disapproval, often in a public or formal manner. When used with a direct object, it implies a formal declaration of dissent.
The students protested against the new school rules.
Thousands of people gathered in the city square and protested the government's decision to raise taxes.
Although the defense attorney protested the judge's ruling, the trial continued with the disputed evidence presented to the jury.
Can be used intransitively with 'against' or transitively (especially in American English) taking a direct object.
they protested for the new lawthey protested against the new lawProtest implies opposition; use 'against' for the thing you dislike, or 'for' only if you are demonstrating in favor of a change.