# protesting

Pronunciation: say "pruh-TEST-ing" /pɹəˈtɛstɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of protest. — present participle and gerund of protest
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of protest. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _Thousands of students were protesting against the new law downtown._
   - _Protesting the committee's decision, the union members gathered at city hall._

## Noun

2. An earnest or formal declaration, especially of objection or dissent.
   - Simple: The act of saying clearly and strongly that you object to something.
   - _Their loud protesting at the meeting was noted in the minutes._
   - _No amount of protesting would reverse the board's ruling._

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