PROTESTED
- PROTEST, to express strong objection [v]
- Express an objection to what someone has said or done
- Publicly demonstrate strong objection to a policy or course of action adopted by those in authority
- Publicly demonstrate such objection to (a policy or course of action)
- Declare (something) firmly and emphatically in the face of stated or implied doubt or in response to an accusation
- Write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill)