protest

protestieren, widersprechen

Entschieden sagen, dass man mit etwas nicht einverstanden ist oder es falsch findet.

In einfachem Englisch: To say strongly that you disagree with something or think it is wrong.

• Nobody dared to protest.
• He protested that he had done nothing wrong.
• The students protested against the unfair rule.

So benutzt man es: protest against something (Parents protested against the new fees.); protest that… (She protested that the decision was unfair.)

Synonyme: object, complain

Häufige Wendungen: protest against something, protest loudly, protest a decision

demonstrieren, protestieren

Sich öffentlich versammeln oder handeln, um Widerstand gegen etwas zu zeigen.

In einfachem Englisch: To gather or act in public to show that you oppose something.

• They protested outside the school.
• Workers marched to protest against low wages.
• Thousands protested the war in the city centre.

So benutzt man es: protest against something (Hundreds gathered to protest against the cuts.)

Synonyme: demonstrate, march

Häufige Wendungen: protest against something, protest peacefully, protest the war

beteuern, versichern

Entschieden sagen, dass etwas wahr ist, besonders wenn andere einem nicht glauben.

In einfachem Englisch: To say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you.

• She protested her innocence.
• He protested that he had always been loyal.
• Despite the evidence, they continued to protest their honesty.

So benutzt man es: protest that… (He protested that he was innocent.)

Synonyme: assert, affirm, insist

Gegenteile: deny

Häufige Wendungen: protest one's innocence, protest one's loyalty

Protest, Demonstration

Eine Aktion oder öffentliche Versammlung, die starken Widerstand gegen etwas ausdrückt.

In einfachem Englisch: An action or public gathering that shows people strongly oppose something.

• The protest was peaceful.
• Hundreds joined the protest outside the hospital.
• There were protests against the new law.

So benutzt man es: protest against something (They organized a protest against the factory closure.)

Synonyme: demonstration

Häufige Wendungen: hold a protest, peaceful protest, protest march, join a protest

Protest, Einspruch

Eine deutliche oder offizielle Erklärung, dass man mit einer Entscheidung oder Handlung nicht einverstanden ist.

In einfachem Englisch: A clear or official statement that you disagree with a decision or action.

• They sent a formal protest.
• The council rejected our written protest.
• He signed the document under protest.

So benutzt man es: protest against something (The club lodged a protest against the referee's decision.); under protest (She paid the fee under protest.)

Synonyme: objection, complaint

Häufige Wendungen: lodge a protest, formal protest, letter of protest