protesting
v. · n.-
1 public demonstration (v.) B1 Intermediatetaking part in a public event to show that you disagree with a law or a situation.
participating in a public demonstration or collective action to express formal dissent against a policy or authority.
ExampleThousands of people were protesting against the new tax in the city centre.
ExampleThe students spent the afternoon protesting against the proposed tuition hikes, carrying banners and chanting outside the administrative building.
Usageoften used with the preposition 'against'
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2 stating firmly (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatesaying something very strongly because you want people to believe you are right or innocent.
asserting something emphatically, especially in response to an accusation or doubt.
ExampleHe kept protesting that he had never seen the stolen money before.
ExampleDespite the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defendant remained in the witness box protesting his innocence.
Usageoften followed by a 'that' clause
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3 the act of dissent (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe act of expressing disagreement or the feeling of being against something.
the action of making a protest; the manifestation of objection or disapproval.
ExampleProtesting is a fundamental right in many democratic countries.
ExampleThe constant protesting from the local community eventually forced the developers to reconsider the location of the new highway.
Usagefunctions as a gerund or verbal noun