What does counterprotest mean?
Counterprotest means A protest held in opposition to another protest..
Counterprotest
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A protest held in opposition to another protest..
Definitions by Sense
- A protest held in opposition to another protest.
- (ambitransitive) To protest in opposition to another protest.
Example Sentences
In April, for example, she attacked a group of health care workers in Colorado who had counterprotested against people calling for an end to stay-at-home orders, suggesting they were “actors playing parts.”
Synonyms for counterprotest
Antonyms for counterprotest
Related Words
Word Forms
- counterprotests
- counterprotesting
- counterprotested
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for counterprotest?
Common synonyms include counterdemonstration.
What is the opposite of counterprotest?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use counterprotest in a sentence?
In April, for example, she attacked a group of health care workers in Colorado who had counterprotested against people calling for an end to stay-at-home orders, suggesting they were “actors playing parts.”
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