A calling out against; a counter-prayer, opposition.

A challenge or protest. Obsolete.

Frequently in plural. A protestation, an objection; an expression of disapproval or disagreement; a warning against a particular course of action.

A blast or energetic declaration against something.

spec. An expression or declaration of disapproval or condemnation of error; a protestation.

Entreaty or earnest desire that something may be averted or removed; earnest expression of feeling against (a proposal, practice, etc.).

A declaration of objection or dissent; a remonstrance, a complaint; = protest, n. 4a.

Protest; complaint. Obsolete.

Originally: a formal declaration of disapproval or dissent; a remonstrance, a complaint. In later use more generally: any action, act, or…

A formal statement of facts, reasons, or arguments, presented (usually to an authority) with the intention of influencing action or opinion…

figurative. An aggressive movement or enterprise against some public evil, or some institution or class of persons considered as evil.