Protest vs. Remonstrate — What's the Difference?

A protest (also called a demonstration, remonstration or remonstrance) is a public expression of objection, disapproval or dissent towards an idea or action, typically a political one. Protests can take many different forms, from individual statements to mass demonstrations.

To say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof.

To express a strong objection to (something)

To reason or plead in protest; present an objection.

To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something)

(intransitive) To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).

To promise or affirm earnestly, as after being doubted

Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.

(Law) To declare an objection and reservation of rights of (a claim being made) while taking an action that would otherwise imply consent or agreement.

To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.

(Archaic) To proclaim or make known

To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.

To express a strong objection.

To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.

To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to something.

To present and urge reasons in opposition to an act, measure, or any course of proceedings; to expostulate; as, to remonstrate with a person regarding his habits; to remonstrate against proposed taxation.

To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.

Argue in protest or opposition

A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.

Present and urge reasons in opposition

A public demonstration or organized effort to show disapproval about something, especially a governmental policy or practice.

Censure severely or angrily;

(Law) A declaration of objection and reservation of rights, made when action would otherwise imply consent or agreement

(intransitive) To make a strong objection.

(transitive) To affirm (something).

To object to.

To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

To make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.

To publish; to make known.

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.

A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow.

To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of opposition; - with against; as, he protest against your votes.

To make a solemn declaration or affirmation of; to proclaim; to display; as, to protest one's loyalty.

To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a legislative body; as, the protest of lords in Parliament.

A solemn declaration in writing, in due form, made by a notary public, usually under his notarial seal, on behalf of the holder of a bill or note, protesting against all parties liable for any loss or damage by the nonacceptance or nonpayment of the bill, or by the nonpayment of the note, as the case may be.

A formal and solemn declaration of objection;

The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval;

Utter words of protest

Express opposition through action or words;

Affirm or avow formally or solemnly;