COUNTERPROTESTS Synonyms: 19 Similar Words

counterprotests

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plural of counterprotest

as in protests

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protests

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As a result, water is often scarce, and small protests have erupted, despite the fear of being detained, as anger and frustration boil over.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
There were protests against the club’s board of directors and calls for a boycott.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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