protest bitterly
Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words
to express strong objection or disapproval, often publicly
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- The workers protested bitterly against the unfair wage cuts.
- The workers protested bitterly against the unfair dismissals.
- He protested bitterly when he was accused of cheating.
- She has protested bitterly about the decision for weeks, feeling ignored.
- Local residents have protested bitterly about the new factory being built.
- The community will protest bitterly if the proposed factory is built in their neighborhood.
- The diplomat protested bitterly to the foreign ministry about the violation of the treaty.
- He felt compelled to protest bitterly against the proposed changes that would affect his family.
- Many activists protested bitterly against the discriminatory laws of that era.
- If they cut our benefits, we will protest bitterly and demand justice.
- If the new policy is approved, environmental groups will undoubtedly protest bitterly.
- The new policy was protested bitterly by human rights organizations worldwide.
- She stood up and bitterly protested the decision to close the library.
- Many citizens protested bitterly over the sudden and unexpected increase in taxes.
- They are currently protesting bitterly in the streets over the government's inaction.
- Environmental activists protested bitterly against the logging of old-growth forests.
- The article mentioned that the union leader had protested bitterly, calling the move a "betrayal".
- In a rare public statement, the diplomat protested bitterly against the unfounded accusations.
- My son protested bitterly when I told him it was time for bed.
- Despite the threats, they continued to protest bitterly for their fundamental rights.