PROTESTATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

protestation

noun

ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən

Definition of protestation

as in declaration

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal

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Recent Examples of protestation Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Much of this is negotiating tactics, but despite the league's protestations, there's never been less need for a salary cap than there is today. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 The protestations of neither his nurse, Stella (Thelma Ritter), or his girlfriend, Lisa (Grace Kelly) do any good. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 Despite Wilson’s protestations to the contrary, Lululemon is not slipping into decline. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for protestation

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The county is under an emergency declaration and residents in susceptible areas were told to evacuate Thursday afternoon.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
The boldest declarations of solidarity, Lee knows, often precede the quietest and cruellest of betrayals.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

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After the wisdom of America's most popular sport was questioned over its insistence to play its first-ever game in France in the wake of a Saturday filled with protests and violence, the NFL kicked off inside Paris's Stade de France on Sunday.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
This takes more chutzpah than Ohtani’s insistence to continue as a two-way player.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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