protest vs quetch

protest is a noun but quetch is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
protest	Yes	No	Yes	No
quetch	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, quetch is a hypernym of protest; that is, quetch is a word with a broader meaning than protest:

Other hypernyms of protest include complain, kick, kvetch, plain, sound off.

protest (noun)	quetch (noun)
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

protest (verb)	quetch (verb)
utter words of protest	express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
affirm or avow formally or solemnly
express opposition through action or words