Đồng nghĩa của protest

protests, protested, protesting

Đồng nghĩa: challenge, disapprove, dispute, dissent, object, squawk,

objection complaint revolt demurral disapproval challenge dissent outcry exception expostulation fuss protestation demur grievance gripe opposition remonstrance remonstration demurrer disagreement dispute railing stink fulmination inveighing question bellyache blackball campaign clamour clamor declaration flak kick knock riot tumult turmoil big stink formal complaint work-to-rule grumble grouse beef moan grouch whinge whine difficulty squawk lament criticism carp wail bleat murmur kvetch cavil plaint yammer holler whimper miserere quibble uproar groan niggle vociferation indignation furore doubt scruple dissatisfaction censure howl furor hue and cry dislike argument carping beefing bellyaching whingeing problem hesitation unwillingness howls of protest muttering hullabaloo row charge declination disapprobation demurring outrage disinclination odium disesteem discontent hubbub cry commotion revilement reluctance displeasure rejection noise repugnancy griping shrinking fault-finding ballyhoo roar grouching counter-argument umbrage mutter rumpus howl of protest chorus of disapproval accusation annoyance distress outburst reproach ruction squeal ruckus peep brouhaha condemnation cavilling caviling grousing controversy misgiving dissuasion concern debate bone bone to pick axe to grind qualm hoo-ha ax to grind representation reservation to-do word pain howling statement of opposition affliction sob protesting hostility lamentation yike whining murmuring moaning grumbling worry recalcitrance sigh keen niggling compunction guff jeremiad statement of dissatisfaction twine rumble clamouring public outcry public outrage song and dance rallying cry twining nitpicking mithering grunt boggling misgivings exclamation taking exception uncertainty hullaballoo keening peeve pique rancour blast case rancor hubba-hubba clamoring ferment aversion frustration aggravation bugbear confusion dubiousness crow to pluck rebuke contention dubiety bane exasperation inconvenience kerfuffle anxiety dread bother irk irritation hassle nuisance headache denunciation disparagement reproof petition opprobrium reproval ado vexation irritant resentment racket captiousness storm civil disobedience stir fear contest bone of contention question mark pother trial disturbance flap defiance tantrum palaver hysterics hate splash quarrels ructions confrontation interrogation bobsy-die carry-on bugle call statement thorn in one's side pet aversion thorn in one's flesh bane of one's life scepticism conflict contradiction exposition account rebellion questioning of test of resistance stand against squabble disobedience argument against difficulty with skepticism quarrel explanation deposition allegation claim report submission

demonstration march rally picket strike boycott demo mutiny occupation parade procession stoppage walkout blockade gherao hartal hikoi lobby morcha sit-in sit-down sleep-in non-cooperation write-in protest march protest rally work-to-rule dirty protest industrial action human chain peace camp get-together peace march picket line lie-in love-in mass lobby revolt fast civil disobedience vigil riot grievance complaint peaceful protest passive resistance campaign rebellion go-slow withdrawal of labour resistance movement noncooperation nonviolent resistance

unrest turmoil tumult disturbance uproar disorder upheaval agitation confusion ferment chaos turbulence bother disquiet trouble restlessness disruption rebellion anarchy insurrection uprising restiveness uneasiness rioting upset conflict discord dither strife dissatisfaction perturbation sedition worry unquietness fighting quarrel ructions discontent tizzy anxiety discontentment fermentation instability unease annoyance disaffection distress grief change tension dissension trepidation anxiousness altercation dissent apprehension bickering controversy fear nervousness chagrin irritation anguish vexation contention crisis debate malaise moodiness mortification perplexity sorrow disease ennui Sturm und Drang storm edginess boiling troubles disarray storms commotion roughness pandemonium mayhem havoc unruliness frenzy excitement stir bubbling paroxysm earthquake bouleversement convulsion tempest cataclysm convulsions dissolving frothing seething foaming souring evaporation ebullition leavening volatilization bedlam tempests maelstroms displeasure envy unhappiness disgruntlement discontentedness fretfulness grievances resentment frustration regret impatience bad feelings pique sadness gloominess depression chip on one's shoulder

dissent disagreement opposition conflict objection strife defiance disaccord discord discordance dissention friction resistance argument contention demur disapproval discordancy disharmony dispute dissension dissidence dissonance insubordination nonagreement nonconformism nonconformity rebellion remonstrance disunion disunity division inharmony nonconcurrence quarreling quarrelling schism variance war warfare wrangling arguing bickering denial difference infighting refusal spat split bone clinker flak hassle misbelief difference of opinion bone of contention lack of agreement bone to pick sour note discontent feud insurrection rupture sedition independence unorthodoxy dispeace bad vibes noncompliance failure violation rebelliousness nonfulfillment disobedience clash controversy hostility falling-out antagonism quarrel altercation disputation debate row bad blood squabbling enmity wrangle confrontation feuding tension rivalry misunderstanding clashing animosity faction difficulty squabble bad feeling ill feeling run-in acrimony divisiveness antipathy resentment estrangement contestation dissensus firestorm trouble ill will set-to alienation war of words dissentience disaffection detachment incompatibility divorce tiff bitterness fighting fight struggle barney contest combat factionalism contretemps falling out battle royal shouting match brawl words scrap breach unrest separation divergency disconnection divergence disjuncture disjunction dissonancy backbiting affray inharmoniousness bicker battle internal strife counteraction aversion jar argy-bargy fuss duel grapple scene power struggle contrariety vendetta brush blowup afters static beef slanging match turbulence rift tumult argumentation velitation doubt isolation disparity unharmoniousness upheaval animus mutiny fracas exchange tussle tangle niggle quarrelsomeness sectarianism partition severance breakup parting grievances grudges clashes competition lack of concord ruction dustup ruckus hatred rumpus palace intrigue tug-of-war face-off sweep-stake dogfight sweepstakes match irreconcilable difference angry exchange passage of arms counter-argument brannigan brush-off divided loyalties palace politics striving emulation opposing views bit of argy-bargy tug of war ball game imbroglio sparring kickup rammy donnybrook rhubarb jarring conflict of opinion cross fire ding-dong argle-bargle turf war gainstriving belligerency gainstrife opposition to hostility to aversion to unwillingness to accept obstruction reluctance to accept disinclination to accept refusal to accept lack of enthusiasm for obstructiveness criticism non-compliance dislike demurral prevention fray defence defense repulsion oppugnancy engagement antinomy counterattack confronting negativism action repugnance contradistinction opposure con contraposition unfriendliness encounter skirmish civil disobedience

quibble niggle cavil complaint objection argument criticism equivocation exception grouse grumble moan nicety prevarication query beef gripe grouch minor criticism nitpicking pettifogging quiddity sideswipe sophism trivial complaint trivial objection adverse comment artifice duplicity hair-splitter nit-picker pretence pretense quirk shift subterfuge subtlety grievance remonstrance demur remonstration protestation outcry opposition dissent demurral disagreement scruple expostulation demurrer fuss stink censure challenge question murmur mutter word lament peep twine contest stand against debate qualm test of reservation defiance scepticism confrontation resistance conflict squabble questioning of interrogation contradiction difficulty with dispute rebellion skepticism argument against disobedience quarrel disapproval demurring disapprobation declination odium discontent concern problem disinclination doubt difficulty disesteem displeasure dislike revilement repugnancy rejection hesitation hostility reluctance dissatisfaction kick shrinking squawk worry dissuasion unwillingness formal complaint counter-argument taking exception

fulmination invective denunciation obloquy condemnation diatribe complaint objection philippic rant tirade attack broadside censure criticism decrying disparagement railing vituperation abuse arraignment bashing billingsgate blast brickbat excoriation execration harangue scurrility tongue-lashing vitriol reprobation slating vociferation curse discharge intimidation outburst warning castigation revilement admonition vilification upbraiding reproach reprimand reproval berating rebuke blame reviling jeremiad admonishment scolding contumely polemic stricture flak knocking slander verbal onslaught libel defamation denigration lecture insults aspersions reproof denouncement screed calumny insult opprobrium calumniation character assassination bad-mouthing sermon curses discourse stick stream of abuse verbal attack objurgation derogation verbal mud-slinging brickbats foul language panning battering verbal abuse malediction dispute anger ranting traducement derision scurrilousness offense insolence offence bad press slamming accusation swearing expletives venom cursing slurs animadversion swear words slagging off lamentation moan lament keen groan exchange screen plaint wail onslaught disputation lambasting detraction aspersion obscenity deprecation slanderousness indecency address speech disfavor disfavour scandal coarseness offensiveness homily declamation oration recrimination abusiveness infamousness grossness exhortation bad language philippics peroration talk slights spiel blasphemy sarcasm counterblast epithet indignities jibes fault-finding chastisement rebukes slanging disrespect disapprobation stigmatization implication commination rudeness verbals quinine knifing hosing signifying spouting hassle slandering backbiting malice evil-speaking put-downs inculpation incrimination indictment a slanging match kicking around trash talk pushing around name-calling spitefulness spite fulminations pep talk rubbishing cattiness rap reprehension riot act charge stigmatisation knock upbraidment smearing damning chewing out reading out mauling savaging dressing down ribaldry vulgarity coarse words foul talk rough language abusive language abusive talk persecution rocket malevolence assault slagging argument jibe confrontation wigging earful caning pugnacity sideswipe bollocking defilement carpeting rollicking indignity combativeness roasting disagreement belligerence disapproval slur impugnment dressing-down telling-off ticking off verbal assault rap over the knuckles chiding imputation remonstrance impeachment attribution remonstration allegation expostulation depreciation citation opposition beef repudiation odium scorn contempt rating boycott exprobation displeasure ticking-off put down proscription exception dissatisfaction demurral slap on the wrist discredit telling off swipe stink smear serve carping cavilling caviling prosecution hostility summons dislike insinuation gripe squawk roar rumble dido exposé dissent distaste critique disesteem discountenance slam bum rap discontentment hit pan faultfinding nitpicking cavil row slight roast a bad press comeuppance bill of indictment thumbs down captiousness call down talking-to bawling-out slap on wrist hard time nit-picking verbal disapproval censoriousness debate controversy complaints finger-pointing prohibition rejection assertion claim ridicule damnation belittlement belittling disdain lessening degradation asseveration ban dooming embargo sideswipes aggravation shame debasement suit disrepute conviction sentence admonishments antagonism animosity mocking diminishment crimination lawsuit fault rebuff stain doom judgment backstabbing underestimation interdict blemish raps knocks enmity trial correction demur judgement blaming prejudice fuss fire ill will protestation dirty dig backhanded compliment black eye challenge slap in the face kick in the teeth going-over chewing-out imprecation anathema excommunication demurrer threat question count difficulty kick warrant bill detention statement comment writ findings presentment petition legal process legal action civil disobedience threat of punishment catcall nix ostracism blackball hiss zing discontent boo examen quibble takedown slap notice sledge cut black list critical remark bad notice ragging grooming going over bawling out what for calling down oral punishment flea in your ear piece of one's mind

campaigning activism agitation confrontation demonstration disturbance shakeup stir tremor emotion perturbation trepidation shaking

heckling banter barracking criticism interruption jeering repartee

revolution rebellion revolt rising uprising insurgency mutiny insurrection coup insurgence overthrow subversion disorder outbreak putsch reform riot rioting sedition strike anarchy insubordination jacquerie plot bloodshed change foment overturn row strife tumult turbulence turmoil unrest uproar violence coup d'état regime change act of defiance act of resistance seizure of power guerrilla activity underground activity upheaval defection displeasure resistance disobedience defiance recalcitrance refusal to obey orders refusal to obey disturbance commotion fray lawlessness rampage free-for-all fracas scuffle brawl confusion furore melee quarrel vandalism frenzy affray mayhem street fight wilding donnybrook mob violence to-do run-in scene wingding street fighting snarl violent disorder distemper anarchism burst demonstration rumble shower ruction racket mix-up hassle trouble flap shivaree fuss storm rumpus misrule ruckus furor brannigan stir agitation civil disobedience takeover civil disorder dissent fighting in the streets coup d'etat mob rule reign of terror nonconformity apostasy heresy schism chaos rabble-rousing treason mobocracy disruption ochlocracy pandemonium palace revolution unruliness terrorism ousting deposition opposition bloodless coup struggle government takeover undermining sabotage destabilization power play incitement fomentation trouble-making wildness crime criminality inflaming troublemaking provocation destruction ruin disloyalty irresponsibility hubbub defeat fight lack of control lack of restraint destabilisation clamour fighting fomentation of discontent incitement to riot brouhaha hullabaloo hoo-ha aggro scrimmage shindig snafu shindy biffo bagarre argy-bargy incitement to rebellion breach of the peace entanglement imbroglio tizzy discombobulation dither bustle static discord convulsion clamor disorganization nihilism misgovernment nongovernment disregard hostility disorganisation absence of government

furor ado ballyhoo blather bluster bobbery bother bustle clatter clutter coil commotion corroboree disturbance do foofaraw fun furore fuss helter-skelter hoo-ha hoo-hah hoopla hubble-bubble hubbub hullabaloo hurly hurly-burly hurricane hurry hurry-scurry hurry-skurry kerfuffle moil pandemonium pother row ruckus ruction rumpus shindy splore squall stew stir storm to-do tumult turmoil uproar welter whirl williwaw zoo carry-on controversy craze enthusiasm excitement fad ferment free-for-all hype lunacy mania outburst outcry alarums and excursions big scene big stink hell broke loose agitation brouhaha disorder racket flap confusion flurry frenzy upheaval clamour chaos clamor riot hassle fracas unrest turbulence din trouble mayhem hue and cry noise disruption fury fever rage hysteria bedlam palaver scene distraction rampage delirium activity melee stink havoc song and dance convulsion deliriousness quarrel babel splash restlessness lather hustle and bustle feverishness brawl upset tempest dither violence rumble bangarang wildness bobsy-die action sensation eruption pantomime hustle passion perturbation affray disquiet broil whirlwind uprising maelstrom paroxysm jangle scandal tizzy excitation elation folderol altercation donnybrook performance explosion panic shindig outbreak tizz wingding heat aggro strife fight argy-bargy disquietude upturn Sturm und Drang blowup thrill flutter provocation incitement scuffle fret bombshell rigmarole spree flare-up spasm madness flash bomb seizure tear eagerness production state fray fireworks drama backwash tamasha haste disarray annoyance tremor rush anarchy babble fisticuffs burst discord clangour yelling shouting fluster flush ecstasy stramash discomposure cataclysm bagarre fuss and feathers earthquake fermentation ructions bouleversement fuss and bother craziness snafu clangor shock ailment anger hullaballoo big fuss draft draught business struggle interruption hurrah worry scrap stooshie dust-up fighting vociferation spin animation movement busyness tension roar rampancy an outcry rowdydow party carousal frolic dance bash revel fancy merrymaking howl outrage to do liveliness life hubba-hubba rhubarb shemozzle stimulation upheavals madhouse loud noise hectic activity feeling buzz emotion trepidation melodrama lawlessness surprise hell to pay devil to pay hurly burly uncertainty convulsions wow spot of bother unsettlement seething combustion glow mêlée cacophony quake farce farcicality ridiculousness senselessness whirlpool tempest in a teapot unquietness restiveness uneasiness much ado about nothing insurrection hindrance tizz-woz shivaree bickering roughhouse incitation tohubohu storm in a teacup rough house kick-up disarrangement all hell breaking loose imbroglio monkey business bugle call toing and froing all hell broken loose shambles chaotic situation mix-up topsy-turviness anxiety hectic anxiousness instability distress twitter stunner spectacle state of unrest derangement insanity breach of the peace comings and goings transport sweat street fight high winds dementedness fit shaking trembling quaking seism disaster tottering rocking deliration euphoria aberration tiz-woz swivet swelter huff ruffle intensity distemper dithers wild excitement blow conniption fervour attack twit nervous state destruction zeal impatience fire vehemence fanaticism fervor fling binge orgy splurge state of agitation state of anxiety boiling point ebullition more heat than light burning up running a temperature febrile disease the shakes agony flare blaze bout gale gush gust boutade access throes fuming hysterics outpouring frothing disorganization jumble mess disorganisation muddle disorderliness unease disorderedness nervousness dishevelment messiness misorder tumble muss misrule fretfulness unruliness jitters hell mare's nest inquietude revolution anarchism untidiness insomnia transience fitfulness inconstancy worriedness unsettledness excitability ants antsiness rebellion mutiny snake pit scramble heck edginess chance-medley discombobulation jumpiness wild disarray misunderstanding car crash apprehension rat's nest squabble wrangle alarm blare chatter concern tangle vexation pell-mell dislocation omnishambles three-ring circus snarl discomfort ataxia swirl a madhouse a three-ring circus conflict wilding anguish disconcertment argument dispute seething mass disagreement consternation spat apprehensiveness rioting tiff contretemps fear entropy scrimmage confusedness entanglement revolt katzenjammer discordance rattle bowwow decibels bruit bicker kickup torment overthrow irritation insurgence inconvenience scurry concernment complication mobocracy strike scrum nervosity agita muck mishmash falling-out set-to argle-bargle run-in grief mob rule complaint irregularity shout battle royal exclamation puzzle reign of terror hash huddle awkwardness scene of confusion lament remonstrance protesting clinker subversion cross fire topsy-turvydom topsy-turvyness holy mess utter confusion scrape mess-up storms heap discomfiture boiling troubles vandalism roughness tempests maelstroms embarrassment mortification abashment untidy state calamity tenseness jitteriness fidgetiness heebie-jeebies fussing street fighting brannigan mob violence violent disorder demonstration shower biffo circus static terrorism mistake difficulty stirring flip-flop alteration turnaround shakeout switch catastrophe violent change about-face temblor train wreck a maelstrom angst woe dread slugfest hoedown wilderness sloppiness muddiness nihilism misgovernment state of panic blue funk rout haze intricacy a mess a muddle a shambles funk free fall ants in your pants problems solicitude arousal care grubbiness burden torture babbling screaming nongovernment hostility disregard ochlocracy throng flock cloud horde swarm an omnishambles slip-up misery stress new deal major change seismic shift sudden change new ball-game confused noise charivari a car crash absence of government dirtiness dog's breakfast can of worms troublesome situation complete mess mixing clang tower jargon hodgepodge wreckage worriment misgiving foreboding error issues botheration tizzy, tizz nervous excitement dog's dinner lack of order dismay unpleasantness tailspin fright harassment task dilemma miscalculation fankle botch flood pitfall strain hurt grievance disappointment defeat shake-up rising hang-up sorrow insurgency reversion letdown affront queasiness clash pang interference coup problem turn-up battle tussle skirmish flat spin disarranging disordering sedition reform putsch contest ache combat barney plot jacquerie insubordination brush unsettling confusing upsetting stoppage encounter rammy dustup guerrilla activity overturn act of resistance underground activity change foment bloodshed regime change seizure of power coup d'état act of defiance ruck miff ruining obstruction impeding discontinuation wrecking suspension hampering spoiling threap collieshangie throe try undermining delay retardation delaying slanging match shouting match bit of argy-bargy ding-dong war of words difference of opinion bust-up turf war quickness speed urgency division splitting break separation severance swiftness celerity holding up rapidity fleetness precipitation speediness rapidness fastness precipitousness hastiness race velocity promptitude drive dispatch expeditiousness emergency rustle imperativeness expedition push dash precipitance precipitateness time pressure

object complain remonstrate demur disagree dissent expostulate disapprove oppose challenge denounce fulminate gripe inveigh kick rail dispute except resist revolt blast combat fight holler howl moan rebel squawk take exception express disapproval express opposition raise objections speak out take issue cry out express disagreement make a protest make a stand sound off make a stink say no voice disapproval be against make an objection take a stand inveigh against kick against kick up a fuss kick up a stink make a fuss thumbs down back-talk be displeased by put up a fight say no to take up the cudgels protest against take issue with kick up a stink about kick up a fuss about argue condemn criticize balk berate be in opposition to upbraid baulk raise objections to criticise speak up take a stand against object to cavil reprove express objections censure deprecate argue against complain about cavil at thunder lodge a protest lodge a protest against express disapproval of express disagreement with rail against stickle rant beef about gripe about scold fume make a fuss about castigate vituperate attack argue with disagree with make a protest to be an adversary of dislike be opposed scruple boggle fight your corner stand your ground reason dissuade express doubts admonish express doubt raise doubts reproach reprimand protest to complain to resent reprehend objurgate be offended by raise an objection take umbrage at take offence at demur at say your piece take offence take offense take umbrage fulminate against rage against thunder against take to task come out against take a dim view be put out expostulate about protest strongly at declaim against criticize severely remonstrate about bawl out jaw abuse revile vociferate objurate make a protest against complain vociferously about disagree violently with oppose strongly rate put up a fight against tongue-lash chew out make a stand against complain bitterly about whip speak out against kick up take great exception to rage differ grouse take exception to mind express objections to grumble remonstrate against quibble be in opposition beef disapprove of spurn have a problem quarrel with diverge draw the line kvetch grumble about have a problem with moan about grouse about nonconcur repudiate reject refuse renounce abjure rant about disesteem quibble about crab discommend discountenance draw the line at cross disavow execrate curse declaim vary disaccord discord shy divide decline contradict pettifog wrangle buck frown on kvetch about beg to differ storm decry excoriate flame vilify raise objection be displeased take on reprobate put down huff arraign disparage animadvert lambaste rave spout diss bluster be at variance with withhold assent quibble over express objection not ratify be at odds with fail to agree with put up an argument say not a chance decline to support say no way break with say nothing doing refuse to support fly in the face of denunciate tear into tangle with menace intimidate go-one-on-one mix it up with vociferate about mouth off about animadvert upon go on about swear at rant and rave

demonstrate march strike mutiny sit in down tools hold a rally occupy somewhere sleep in stop work boycott something picket somewhere refuse to cooperate take industrial action walk out work to rule form a human chain go on strike stage a dirty protest picket rally lobby hit the bricks walk revolt parade remonstrate call a strike rebel withdraw one's labour walkout take up the cudgels hikoi form a picket line stage a sit-in march on express disapproval say no to boycott quit resist be on strike hold out refuse to work sit down go on a go-slow stick out slow down come out

assert maintain affirm declare argue avow claim insist profess aver contend vow allege announce asseverate avouch proclaim purport testify warrant attest pledge swear insist on swear to testify to state pronounce guarantee hold lay down say certify acknowledge uphold advance represent admit depose predicate vouch make out pretend emphasize justify move emphasise adduce defend verify support propound advocate repeat cite confess bear witness put forward swear on bible swear up and down postulate charge submit indicate suggest plead promise imply stress confirm own express press stipulate sustain back recognize asservate convey opine establish put forth vouch for allow recognise vindicate witness tell cross heart own up say so stand by give grounds for concede grant reiterate cross one's heart challenge assure ensure underwrite undertake prove voice endorse guaranty insure be emphatic enforce request notify utter accuse intimate hint impute insinuate secure disclose inform reassert pass validate allegate reaffirm render set cinch ice rubber-stamp clinch okay encourage offer recount recite give evidence lay present press for delegate sponsor posit give testimony speak out bring forward take a stand give an undertaking nail down have a lock on put on ice lock up bear out answer for take an oath back up stand behind venture volunteer lay down the law mouth off shoot one's wad pop off shoot off one's mouth seem signify appear mean reason import impersonate intend lay claim betoken denote personate urge zap mix blast debate rip dispute report prescribe enjoin dictate cross pose as be ostensibly set oneself up be apparently soapbox croon stump constate sing agree spout spiel jump on have at come at lock horns with sock it to one lace into set to stick it to gang up on light into put up argument let have it fly in face of go at have bone to pick mix it up take on lay into masquerade as pass for set oneself up as be disguised as allege that one is imply that one is assert that one is maintain that one is point to represent oneself as feign the identity of pass oneself off as proclaim that one is rationalize substantiate talk big open up come out act as if get on soapbox blow hot air get off chest legitimize explain legitimise rationalise argue for swear by show to be reasonable give reasons for fight for corroborate authenticate ratify give credence to evidence indemnify demonstrate protect show attest to bear witness to covenant plight bind oneself cover stand up for give an assurance give proof of engage contract commit excuse seal document check accredit commit oneself swear an oath give substance to lend weight to give one's word show to be true second approve manifest shield guard reassure ascertain be responsible for register extenuate countersign evince speak for swear on the Bible accede settle get behind make a deposition give assurances plead for stick up for provide evidence of make excuses for give a pledge do justice to give an explanation for account for be proof of give a justification for witness to demonstrate the truth of state under oath make evident give your word show beyond doubt give an apologia for bear something out qualify buttress wager bargain provide bespeak ground authorize give assurance of show the truth of stake effect sanction authorise set out arrange reveal sew up set the seal on prove to be genuine concur be liable for go bail for assert under oath stand bail for invoke be evidence of mount give facts token swear to the fact pledge oneself determine sign lock on give someone your word make safe provide insurance for plight oneself solemnly promise adjure safeguard bind espouse assent consent to initial O.K. enter into an agreement trust promise under oath make secure give security to agree to pay obligate subscribe pledge yourself swear blind find hedge depend on give witness rely on make an affidavit have confidence in swear to God agree to cross your heart live up to give an undertaking to fix result develop convince throw one's weight behind depose to make sure of submit proof show once and for all have a case add up submit evidence show clearly establish evidence produce evidence produce proof suss out hold up double-check make certain of give weight to give force to pin down legalize legitimatize legalise legitimatise clear avert cosign palliate exonerate refute disculpate confute rehabilitate whitewash disprove exculpate show just cause for provide a rationale for speak in favor of make good on be answerable for prove to be reasonable make allowances show cause give word of honor give your word of honour bind yourself make a commitment undertake solemnly swear under oath bear testimony act as a witness give an affidavit sign for offer grounds for exculpate oneself mitigate resolve give a rationale for throw light upon acquit oneself shed light on give a reason for exonerate oneself explain away absolve oneself give an excuse for clear up attribute give an alibi for throw light on answer to vindicate oneself clear the air about say in defense speak on behalf of cover for prove a case make a case for give the rationale behind speak in support of apologize for

grouse complain grumble whine gripe carp whinge beef moan grouch bleat bellyache mutter fuss grizzle wail growl keen nag scream kvetch murmur grump inveigh caterwaul whimper repine squeal crab holler squawk yowl croak maunder kick yammer yawp yaup groan lament chunter cavil create bewail chirp crib natter oppose sound off find fault make a fuss kick up a fuss object to rail at speak out against go on kick up a stink plain over lodge a complaint make a complaint grieve over sigh over sorrow about sorrow for object mither remonstrate criticize bemoan take exception snivel expostulate criticise condemn express disapproval raise objections make a stand take a stand scold knock mumble denounce put up a fight demur reproach find fault with cry pick holes in fret be on at someone inveigh against run down go on about pule niggle blow off take on anathematize execrate curse except grunt raise Cain kick up a rumpus cry out grieve deplore nitpick charge dissent make a song and dance make a scene rampage gainsay indict contravene defy impute accuse deprecate attack disapprove refute ascribe lay twine differ disagree decry declaim disparage rant lambaste admonish revile rail impugn lash upbraid castigate vituperate vilify berate roast blast recriminate trash censure fulminate nit-pick take exception to carry on put the boot in look askance scorch abuse storm rage blame denigrate yap bawl yelp tongue-lash grouch about lay out rip into lay into jump down one's throat work over crack down on go after complain vehemently about kick up a fuss about have at beef about sound off about let have it bellyache about kick up a stink about quibble sob whisper howl screech sigh mewl split hairs hypercriticize weep squall mourn shriek snarl blubber rumble yell pick on ululate roar pick at gurn sulk plead niggle about quibble about pettifog sniffle argue blub bellow kvetch about be picky be hypercritical slur drone gabble muddle swallow burble sputter witter greet bay waul cry softly sorrow jowl miaow bother pan peck objurgate talk under your breath bicker quarrel pick holes cry the blues kick up a storm raise a ruckus cry loudly crying noise make screeching boom lumber harass harry badger hound chivvy hassle henpeck bully worry pester persecute plague keep on at peck at ride dog vex needle go on at carp at heavy keep after egg harp on at urge disturb moan at importune grumble at tease goad distress eat nudge prod heckle bait provoke hector moan on at keep complaining to breathe down someone's neck get on someone's back give a hard time bend someone's ear be on your back take it out on work on

rise rebel revolt mutiny dissent riot rise up agitate resist arise campaign defy demonstrate fight oppose remonstrate denounce disobey insurrect renounce be insubordinate mount a rebellion rampage rise up in arms stage a rebellion strike take to the streets take up arms go on rampage mount the barricades run amok run riot stage stir up trouble rally take a stand mobilise march against stand up to mobilize turn against take on come out against struggle face down go against break with rise in opposition go on strike oppose authority take part in an insurrection take part in an uprising refuse to obey disobey authority defy authority kick over refuse to obey orders resist authority rise against get out of line take up arms against man the barricades defy the authorities defect scuffle brawl show resistance overturn boycott break overthrow go wild run wild go berserk fight in the streets dissipate cause an affray debauch raise hell raise an uproar racket start a fight go on the rampage rock the boat opt out make waves drop out

be frank have your say make yourself be heard not beat about the bush say your piece share your feelings sound off speak out speak up speak your mind spit it out mouth off rant and rave spout off pipe up talk up fulminate rage shoot speak hold forth go on make yourself heard chip in shoot one's mouth off pipe

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