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Definition of counterprotest

counterprotest

/ˈkaʊn.tərˌproʊ.tɛst/
coun · ter · pro · test
Plural:counterprotests
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Past Simple:counterprotested
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Past Participle:counterprotested
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Present Participle:counterprotesting
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counterprotest Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A protest held in direct opposition to another protest, typically at the same time and near the same location.

Example

"The student coalition organized a peaceful counterprotest across the plaza to voice their support for the new environmental policy."

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• verb

1

To engage in a public demonstration or protest in direct opposition to another protest.

Example

"Local residents gathered outside the city council building to counterprotest against the opponents of the public transit expansion."

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• Nearby Words

counterproductively
counterproductiveness
counterproposal
counterprotest
counterpunch
counterpuncher
counterrally

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterprotest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterprotest
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