counterprotests

variants or counter-protests
Definition of counterprotestsnext
plural of counterprotest

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protests
Noun
  • The protests quickly evolved into a nationwide uprising led largely by women and young people.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The most recent round of protests was notable for prominently featuring direct appeals to the crown prince from large crowds.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Counterprotests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterprotests. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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