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counter-protester
noun[ C ]
(alsocounterprotester)uk /ˈkaʊn.tə.prəˌtes.tər/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.ˌproʊ.tes.tɚ/
someone who takes part in a protest expressing opposing views to another protest or event:
About 150 counter-protesters jeered from across the street.
A counterprotester was arrested shortly before the march started for attacking one of the protesters.
Authorities fear the rally could attract counterprotesters.
A fight between the group and counter-protesters led to two arrests.
Some counter-protesters shouted obscenities and mocked the marchers as traitors.
In contrast, only a handful of counter-protesters appeared.
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