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        7 months ago

        a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition:

        • make a protest - Protests have been made by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes.

        • protest about - A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final.

        • protest against - Conservation groups have united in protest against the planned new road.

        • in protest - Several members walked out of the meeting in protest.

        See Also: peaceful protest


        Instigating an armed conflict is a protest as much as surgery is a dialogue. That said, I think some armed resistance to the ICE would be warranted, but let’s not pretend words can mean whatever you want them to.