'Protesting' definitions:

Definition of 'Protesting'

From: GCIDE
  • Protest \Pro*test"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Protested; p. pr. & vb. n. Protesting.] [F. protester, L. protestari, pro before + testari to be a witness, testis a witness. See Testify.]
  • 1. To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow. [1913 Webster]
  • He protest that his measures are pacific. --Landor. [1913 Webster]
  • The lady doth protest too much, methinks. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of opposition; -- with against; as, he protest against your votes. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
  • The conscience has power . . . to protest againts the exorbitancies of the passions. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To affirm; asseverate; assert; aver; attest; testify; declare; profess. See Affirm. [1913 Webster]