Protest
/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Protest
noun
- A formal objection, especially one by a group.
"They lodged a protest with the authorities."
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
"We held a protest in front of City Hall."
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
- A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
verb
- To make a strong objection.
"How dare you, I protest!"
- To affirm (something).
"I do protest and declare …"
- To object to.
"They protested the demolition of the school."
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- To make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
Anagrams of Protest
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
r1
o1
t1
e1
s1
t1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Protest
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Protest"
Protest is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "protest" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Protest" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "protest" is a low-scoring word.