Activism Terminology

verb to express one's opinion or beliefs openly and confidently

• It is important for individuals to speak out against injustice in society.
• If you see something wrong, don't be afraid to speak out about it.
• Hey, if you have something to say, just speak out, man.
• Her actions spoke out louder than words, showing her true intentions.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important to stand up for human rights in any situation.
• I always stand up for my friends when they need help.
• I'll always stand up for my crew, no matter what.
• Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and speak your mind.

noun a person who vigorously promotes a cause or belief, especially by public speaking or writing

• The politician was known for being a tub thumper during his speeches, always trying to rally support from the audience.
• I heard that guy is a real tub thumper when it comes to talking about his favorite sports team.
• That tub thumper at the bar wouldn't stop talking about his latest conquest.
• In the world of marketing, a tub thumper is someone who aggressively promotes a product or service.

noun a state of extreme anger or outrage

adverb in a state of readiness for confrontation or conflict

• The citizens were up in arms over the proposed tax increase.
• The students were up in arms about the new school dress code.
• The fans were up in arms when their team lost the championship game.
• The employees were up in arms after hearing about the layoffs.

noun a term used to describe someone who pretends to be more socially aware or 'woke' than they actually are in order to attract others

verb to engage in the act of wokefishing

• The practice of wokefishing, where someone pretends to hold progressive views to attract potential romantic partners, is becoming more common in online dating.
• I can't believe he was wokefishing me the whole time we were talking!
• She's such a wokefish, always posting about social justice but never actually doing anything to help.
• Wokefishing is like putting on a mask to hide your true beliefs just to fit in with a certain crowd.

noun a feeling of guilt or embarrassment caused by the environmental impact of flying on an airplane

• The concept of flight shame has gained traction as more people become aware of the environmental impact of air travel.
• I can't shake off this feeling of flight shame every time I book a plane ticket.
• I've been hit with a serious case of flight shame lately, so I'm considering taking the train instead.
• Her flight shame weighed heavily on her conscience, prompting her to explore alternative modes of transportation.

noun a political protest movement comprising autonomous groups affiliated by their militant opposition to fascism and other forms of extreme right-wing ideology

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of Antifa

• Antifa is a loosely organized group of activists who oppose fascism and white supremacy.
• I heard that Antifa is planning a protest downtown tomorrow.
• Some people think Antifa is just a bunch of troublemakers.
• The rise of Antifa is like a response to the growing threat of far-right extremism.

noun A person who combines crafting with activism, using their creative skills to promote social or political change.

• The craftivist movement seeks to promote social change through art and craft projects.
• My friend is a craftivist who uses knitting as a form of activism.
• I never thought I'd be into craftivism, but now I love making protest banners.
• The craftivist's needle was like a sword, piercing through societal norms and injustices.

noun a person or individual

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The board members decided to vote down with the current CEO.
• I'm totally down with Sarah joining our group for the project.
• I can't believe you're still down with that guy after what he did.
• She's always down with her best friend, no matter what.

noun In this context, SJW is a slang term used to describe someone who is seen as overly politically correct or sensitive in their beliefs and actions.

• The SJW movement aims to promote social justice and equality for all individuals.
• Some people think SJWs take things too far when it comes to advocating for social justice.
• SJWs are always getting offended over the smallest things.
• The internet is filled with debates between trolls and SJWs over social issues.

noun a person, especially a woman, who advocates for the right to vote, especially for women

• The suffragist movement played a crucial role in advocating for women's right to vote.
• My great-grandmother was a suffragist and fought for women's rights back in the day.
• She's a real suffragist, always standing up for what she believes in.
• Being a suffragist in today's society means fighting for equality in all aspects of life.

noun a slang term combining 'breast' and 'gestapo', used to refer to a group or organization that aggressively enforces strict rules or standards related to breastfeeding

• The breastapo is a term used to describe individuals or groups who aggressively promote breastfeeding and criticize those who choose not to breastfeed.
• I heard the breastapo was out in full force at the mommy group meeting, shaming anyone who bottle-feeds.
• Don't listen to the breastapo, do what's best for you and your baby.
• The breastapo's strict beliefs on breastfeeding can be seen as a form of social control within certain communities.

verb to cause the abolition of something, to bring about the end or elimination of a practice or institution

• The government decided to abolitionize the outdated law.
• Let's abolitionize this rule because it doesn't make sense.
• We need to get together and abolitionize this nonsense.
• She wanted to abolitionize the negativity in her life.

noun There is no noun form for the word 'againsters'.

verb There is no verb form for the word 'againsters'.

adjective There is no adjective form for the word 'againsters'.

adverb There is no adverb form for the word 'againsters'.

pronoun There is no pronoun form for the word 'againsters'.

preposition There is no preposition form for the word 'againsters'.

conjunction There is no conjunction form for the word 'againsters'.

interjection There is no interjection form for the word 'againsters'.

article There is no article form for the word 'againsters'.

• There are many againsters of the proposed policy who have raised valid concerns.
• I heard there are a lot of againsters of the new rule at work.
• The againsters of the team captain are just jealous of his skills.
• The againsters of progress will always find reasons to resist change.