Word
protesting
Phoneticsprotest·ing
US/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɪŋ/
UK/pɹətˈɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
01public demonstration
B1 · Intermediate
v. taking part in a public event to show that you disagree with a law or a situation.
v. participating in a public demonstration or collective action to express formal dissent against a policy or authority.
“Thousands of people were protesting against the new tax in the city centre.”
“The students spent the afternoon protesting against the proposed tuition hikes, carrying banners and chanting outside the administrative building.”
Usage
often used with the preposition 'against'
Synonyms
Antonyms
02stating firmly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. saying something very strongly because you want people to believe you are right or innocent.
v. asserting something emphatically, especially in response to an accusation or doubt.
“He kept protesting that he had never seen the stolen money before.”
“Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defendant remained in the witness box protesting his innocence.”
Usage
often followed by a 'that' clause
Antonyms
03the act of dissent
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of expressing disagreement or the feeling of being against something.
n. the action of making a protest; the manifestation of objection or disapproval.
“Protesting is a fundamental right in many democratic countries.”
“The constant protesting from the local community eventually forced the developers to reconsider the location of the new highway.”
Usage
functions as a gerund or verbal noun
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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