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protest

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: protestsQuá khứ: protestedPhân từ 2: protestedV-ing: protesting

This word carries a strong energy of resistance and public visibility. It is not a quiet disagreement but an active, often loud, declaration of dissent. While it can happen in a private setting, it most frequently evokes images of collective action, placards, and organized marches in a political or social arena. There is a distinct tension between the noun and verb forms. As a verb, it emphasizes the act of defiance and the process of challenging authority. As a noun, it often refers to the specific event or the formal expression of grievance, ranging from a legal objection in a courtroom to a massive street demonstration.

Countable when referring to a specific organized event or a single act of objection. Uncountable when referring to the general act of demonstrating or the abstract concept of dissent.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To express strong objection or disapproval of something.

"The citizens protest the new tax laws."

Nội động từ

[doing]

To publicly demonstrate opposition to a policy or law.

"Thousands gathered in the square to protest."

Danh từ

[someone][something]

A statement or action expressing objection to something.

"The decision met with a loud protest from the crowd."

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