Protest Terminology

noun a person who believes in or advocates for anarchism, a political theory that advocates for the abolition of all forms of government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without the use of force or authority

• The anarchist group planned a peaceful protest in the city center.
• I heard that Joe considers himself an anarchist and doesn't believe in following rules.
• That guy is such an anarchist, he's always causing trouble.
• In the realm of creativity, the artist can be seen as an anarchist, breaking free from traditional norms.

noun a public display of group feelings or a process or show designed to explain how something works

• The scientist conducted a demonstration to showcase the new technology.
• We watched a cool demonstration of the latest gadgets at the tech expo.
• The magician's demonstration of card tricks was mind-blowing!
• The peaceful protest was a powerful demonstration of unity and strength.

verb to act against or provide resistance to something

• The political party decided to oppose the new legislation.
• I really oppose the idea of going to that party.
• I totally oppose the new dress code at work.
• She felt like she had to oppose the current of negativity surrounding her.

noun a strong expression of public disapproval or anger

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• The public outcry against the new policy was evident in the protests outside the government building.
• There was a huge outcry on social media over the controversial decision.
• The outcry over the celebrity scandal was trending all over the internet.
• His silence in the face of injustice caused a moral outcry among his peers.

noun the action of striking or protesting by standing outside a place of work or other venue

verb to engage in the action of striking or protesting by standing outside a place of work or other venue

• The union members were picketing outside the factory in protest of the unfair working conditions.
• The workers were picketing outside the office, demanding better pay and benefits.
• We're picketing the store because they messed up our orders one too many times.
• The activists were picketing against government corruption, shining a light on the issues at hand.

noun a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

verb to express strong disapproval or objection to something

• The citizens organized a peaceful protest to demand political reform.
• I heard there's going to be a protest downtown tomorrow.
• Let's skip class and go join the protest at the park.
• His silence was a protest against the injustice he witnessed.

verb to cause trouble or chaos; to act disruptively or rebelliously

• The protesters threatened to raise hell if their demands were not met.
• If you don't show up to the party, we're gonna raise hell!
• The fans were ready to raise hell at the concert.
• When the CEO announced layoffs, it felt like he was raising hell in the company.

noun a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd

verb to take part in a violent disturbance of the peace

• The police were called in to control the riot that had broken out in the city center.
• Did you hear about the riot that happened last night? It was crazy!
• The concert turned into a total riot once the music started playing.
• Her emotions were in a riot, making it hard for her to focus on anything else.

noun a sudden strike by workers

verb to leave suddenly as a form of protest

• The employees organized a walkout to protest against unfair working conditions.
• I heard there's going to be a walkout at the factory tomorrow.
• The students were so fed up with the teacher that they pulled a walkout during class.
• Her sudden walkout from the meeting left everyone stunned.

noun a French term that translates to 'yellow vests', referring to the high-visibility vests worn by protesters in France during the 'yellow vests' movement

• The gilets jaunes movement in France has sparked widespread protests against government policies.
• Have you seen any gilets jaunes protests in the city recently?
• The gilets jaunes are really causing a stir with their demonstrations.
• The gilets jaunes have become a symbol of resistance against social inequality.

noun a group of protesters who wear black clothing and masks to conceal their identities and promote anonymity during demonstrations

• The police were prepared for any potential disruptions caused by the black bloc during the protest.
• I heard the black bloc is planning to join the demonstration tonight.
• The black bloc showed up and things got crazy at the rally.
• The black bloc represents a shadowy force within the protest movement.

noun a political movement in the United States that advocates for limited government and fiscal responsibility

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• The Tea Party, a conservative political movement in the United States, gained popularity in the early 2010s.
• Did you hear about the Tea Party, they're hosting a rally next weekend.
• I'm not a fan of the Tea Party, their ideas are way too extreme for me.
• The Tea Party of the 1700s was known for their rebellious actions against British rule.

noun a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across the Middle East in early 2011

• The Arab Spring was a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across the Middle East in early 2011.
• Do you remember when the Arab Spring started back in 2011?
• The Arab Spring was a game-changer in the Middle East, shaking things up big time.
• The Arab Spring was like a wildfire, spreading rapidly and igniting change throughout the region.

noun a person who takes action, especially in a political or social context

• The actionist artist believed in using performance as a medium for social change.
• The actionist was always organizing protests and rallies in the community.
• That actionist is really shaking things up with their activism.
• She was a true actionist, always taking charge and getting things done.

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• The lawyer argued againster the new legislation in court.
• I'm totally againster going to that party, it's going to be boring.
• She's always so againster everything, she needs to lighten up.
• His heart was againster the idea of leaving his hometown.