# protein vs protest

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### protein
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ · frequency rank #2,851*
Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

### protest
*verb · IPA /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ · frequency rank #3,327*
To make a strong objection.

## Source
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