Protest Vocabulary

noun a loud, harsh sound

verb to make a loud, harsh sound

• The blare of the sirens could be heard from miles away.
• I can't stand the blare of that loud music next door.
• The blare of the car horn startled me as I crossed the street.
• The blare of the headlines in the news was overwhelming.

verb to make a loud, harsh sound

adjective loud and harsh in sound

• The blaring sirens of the ambulance could be heard from a distance.
• I couldn't sleep last night because of the blaring music from my neighbor's party.
• The blaring car horn startled me as I was crossing the street.
• Her blaring personality always makes her stand out in a crowd.

noun a spark or flame that sets something on fire

verb to set on fire; to cause to burn

• The spark from the match will ignite the gas stove.
• I accidentally ignited the fireworks before everyone arrived.
• She knows how to ignite the dance floor with her moves.
• His passionate speech ignited a fire in the hearts of the audience.

verb to suppress or extinguish completely

• The police were able to quell the riot before it escalated further.
• I tried to quell my nerves before the big presentation.
• He quelled the rumors by setting the record straight.
• She used meditation to quell the storm of emotions within her.

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 passionate appeal or outcry, especially one made in desperation or anguish

• The author's cri de coeur for social justice resonated with readers around the world.
• Her cri de coeur about the state of the education system sparked a heated debate among parents.
• I couldn't help but let out a cri de coeur when I heard the news about my favorite band breaking up.
• The painting's vibrant colors and bold strokes served as a cri de coeur for the artist's inner turmoil.