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protestar

[pro-tɛs-ˈtaɾ]
verb
to protest
1. to express strong disagreement or disapproval about something
The students protested against the tuition increase.
Os estudantes protestaram contra o aumento da mensalidade.
2. to make a formal declaration or affirmation
He protested his innocence in court.
Ele protestou sua inocência em tribunal.
3. in finance, to formally reject or refuse to honor a bill of exchange
The bank protested the check due to insufficient funds.
O banco protestou o cheque por falta de fundos.
NYC Slang
to beef; to kick up a fuss
Synonyms
objetarreclamarcontestarmanifestar-se
Antonyms
aceitarconsentirconcordar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protestar
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
protestar
standard usage; also commonly used in formal and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

protestar em voz alta - to protest loudly
protestar contra algo - to protest against something
protestar inocência - to protest one's innocence
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