Pro·test v. i. [imp. & p. p. Protested; p. pr. & vb. n. Protesting.]
1. To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow.
He protest that his measures are pacific. --Landor.
The lady doth protest too much, methinks. --Shak.
2. To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of opposition; -- with against; as, he protest against your votes.
The conscience has power . . . to protest againts the exorbitancies of the passions. --Shak.
Syn: -- To affirm; asseverate; assert; aver; attest; testify; declare; profess. See Affirm.
protesting
adj : making a protest [syn: protesting(a), protestant]