Protest
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. It can also mean a public demonstration of objection to a policy or course of action.
“Thousands of people gathered in the city centre for a peaceful protest.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈprəʊ.tɛst/
Syllables
pro·test
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Wordle
Contains double T and common vowels; PRO- prefix
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; versatile for building extensions
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