protest

protestare, opporsi

Dire con forza che non si è d’accordo con qualcosa o che la si ritiene sbagliata.

In inglese semplice: To say strongly that you disagree with something or think it is wrong.

• Nobody dared to protest.
• He protested that he had done nothing wrong.
• The students protested against the unfair rule.

Come si usa: protest against something (Parents protested against the new fees.); protest that… (She protested that the decision was unfair.)

Sinonimi: object, complain

Espressioni comuni: protest against something, protest loudly, protest a decision

manifestare, protestare

Riunirsi o agire in pubblico per mostrare la propria opposizione a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To gather or act in public to show that you oppose something.

• They protested outside the school.
• Workers marched to protest against low wages.
• Thousands protested the war in the city centre.

Come si usa: protest against something (Hundreds gathered to protest against the cuts.)

Sinonimi: demonstrate, march

Espressioni comuni: protest against something, protest peacefully, protest the war

proclamare, affermare

Dire con decisione che qualcosa è vero, soprattutto quando gli altri non ci credono.

In inglese semplice: To say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you.

• She protested her innocence.
• He protested that he had always been loyal.
• Despite the evidence, they continued to protest their honesty.

Come si usa: protest that… (He protested that he was innocent.)

Sinonimi: assert, affirm, insist

Contrari: deny

Espressioni comuni: protest one's innocence, protest one's loyalty

protesta, manifestazione

Azione o raduno pubblico che esprime una forte opposizione a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: An action or public gathering that shows people strongly oppose something.

• The protest was peaceful.
• Hundreds joined the protest outside the hospital.
• There were protests against the new law.

Come si usa: protest against something (They organized a protest against the factory closure.)

Sinonimi: demonstration

Espressioni comuni: hold a protest, peaceful protest, protest march, join a protest

protesta, reclamo

Dichiarazione chiara o ufficiale di disaccordo con una decisione o un’azione.

In inglese semplice: A clear or official statement that you disagree with a decision or action.

• They sent a formal protest.
• The council rejected our written protest.
• He signed the document under protest.

Come si usa: protest against something (The club lodged a protest against the referee's decision.); under protest (She paid the fee under protest.)

Sinonimi: objection, complaint

Espressioni comuni: lodge a protest, formal protest, letter of protest