dissent vs protest

dissent

verb
  • To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to). 

  • To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc. 

noun
  • An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority. 

  • Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion. 

  • A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply. 

  • A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case 

protest

verb
  • To make a strong objection. 

  • to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix. 

  • To affirm (something). 

  • To object to. 

  • To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to. 

noun
  • The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill. 

  • A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc. 

  • A formal objection, especially one by a group. 

  • A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration. 

How often have the words dissent and protest occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )