noun
- emphatic declarations or assertions, especially of innocence, disagreement, or objection
Usage: plural form of protestation
Examples
- Despite his protestations of innocence, the evidence was overwhelming.
- Her protestations that she was too busy fell on deaf ears.
- The committee ignored the citizens' protestations about the new policy.
- His protestations of love seemed sincere at the time.
- The defendant's protestations grew louder as the verdict was read.
- Their protestations about unfair treatment were finally heard by management.