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Protest (Verb)

Affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The government official was quick to protest his loyalty to the country amidst allegations of treason.
She loudly protested her innocence and demanded to know the evidence against her.
The suspect continued to protest his innocence throughout the trial despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
In a televised statement, the CEO protested the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.
The ambassador formally protested the foreign government's actions, calling them a serious breach of international law.

Utter words of protest.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The students began to protest when the teacher announced the pop quiz was still on.
The crowd will protest the government's decision to raise taxes during the rally tonight.
Her eyes wide with fear, she tried to protest but her voice was muffled by the tape.
He stepped forward to protest the wrongful accusations made against his colleague.
As the bailiff took her away, she continued to protest her innocence despite the guilty verdict.

Express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The workers will protest by going on strike to express their discontent with the new policy.
She plans to protest the decision by writing a strongly worded letter to her local government representative.
The students took to the streets to protest against the university's fee hike.
Activists have gathered outside the embassy to protest the human rights abuses in the foreign country.
The citizens will protest the proposed amendment by organizing a signature collection campaign.