counterdemonstration

American  

[kaun-ter-de-muhn-stray-shuhn] / ˈkaʊn tərˌdɛ mənˈstreɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

counterdemonstrations

1. a public demonstration whose purpose is to oppose the purpose or message of another demonstration.

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Other Word Forms

• counterdemonstrate verb
• counterdemonstrator noun

Example Sentences

Across Los Angeles, the anniversary will be marked by commemorations for the victims, candle-lighting ceremonies, demonstrations and counterdemonstrations.

From Los Angeles Times

But he stressed that he didn’t participate in any of the other counterdemonstrations and condemned the violence that began Tuesday night just before midnight.

From Los Angeles Times

A counterdemonstration of farmers demanded a slower approach that would lessen the impact on their income.

From Washington Times

In Efrat, a group of 20 young men and teenagers gathered on the pavement opposite the anti-government protest, trying to drown out the protesters with a counterdemonstration of their own.

From New York Times

About 100 people gathered nearby for a peaceful counterdemonstration.

From Washington Times