dependency, territory, colony, dominion, possession, satellite, client state, vassal state, protector, ward
complaining-about - objecting-to - opposing - disputing - challenging - criticizing - contesting - resisting - rebelling-against - dissenting - arguing-against - decrying - denouncing - condemning - disapproving-of - railing-against - speaking-out-against - taking-issue-with - faulting - grumbling-about - kvetching-about - griping-about - bemoaning - bewailing - lamenting - remonstrating - rebuking - censuring - reproaching - castigating - berating - upbraiding - excoriating - inveighing-against - fulminating-against - railing - ranting-about - raving-about - carping-about - nitpicking - quibbling - bellyaching - grousing - moaning-about - whining-about - fretting-about - fussing-about - nagging-about - harping-on - badmouthing
Protesting about refers to the act of publicly expressing disagreement, opposition, or disapproval towards a particular issue, policy, or event. This is often done through organized demonstrations, rallies, marches, or other forms of collective action where individuals gather to voice their concerns and demands. The aim of protesting is usually to bring attention to a cause, influence public opinion, or push for legislative or social change.