counterprotests

variants or counter-protests
Definition of counterprotestsnext
plural of counterprotest

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protests
Noun
  • Her supporters, including Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a family friend, decried her alleged detainment, and her story sparked outcry and protests.
    Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Counterprotests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterprotests. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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