{"id":9360,"date":"2025-06-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=9360"},"modified":"2025-06-11T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T01:00:01","slug":"english-for-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/","title":{"rendered":"English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#General_Terms\" >General Terms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Protest\" >Protest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Counter-protest\" >Counter-protest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Assemble\" >Assemble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Chant\" >Chant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Disperse\" >Disperse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Solidarity\" >Solidarity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Terms_for_Disorder\" >Terms for Disorder<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Riot\" >Riot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Erupt\" >Erupt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Clash_Scuffle\" >Clash \/ Scuffle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Loot_Looter\" >Loot \/ Looter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Mob\" >Mob<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-for-protests\/#Further_Reading\" >Further Reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly. These demonstrations can be peaceful, violent or sometimes even both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will explain some of the most common English vocabulary related to demonstrations and provide example sentences to show how they're used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Terms\"><\/span><strong>General Terms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protest\"><\/span><strong>Protest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043134\/protest_english_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A sign reading &quot;Fight today for a better tomorrow&quot; at a protest outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-9365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043134\/protest_english_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043134\/protest_english_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043134\/protest_english_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043134\/protest_english_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043134\/protest_english_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a verb, \"protest\" means \"to publicly or officially show disagreement.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The residents of the community <strong>protested<\/strong> the new construction in their neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As a noun, a \"protest\" is a gathering of people with the aim of showing disagreement with something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After the murder of George Floyd in 2021, anti-racism <strong>protests<\/strong> occurred around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice the difference in pronunciation between the two forms: As a <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/protest\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAQfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">verb<\/a>, the stress is on the second syllable (pro-<em>test<\/em>), while the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/protest\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAABiOQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noun<\/a> has the stress on the first syllable (<em>pro<\/em>-test).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who joins a protest is a \"protester.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Thousands of <strong>protesters<\/strong> gathered in the center of the city.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counter-protest\"><\/span><strong>Counter-protest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Counter-\" is a prefix that means \"against\" or \"together with.\" Think of the meanings of words like \"counterbalance\" or \"counterpart.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"counter-protest\" is an organized gathering of people who are against the goals of another protest. For example, if there's a protest against a particular law, there may be a counter-protest that <em>supports<\/em> that law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Police were called in to deal with members of the <strong>counter-protest<\/strong>, who were causing a disturbance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assemble\"><\/span><strong>Assemble<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This verb is a formal way of saying \"gather\" or \"get together.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The protesters are scheduled to <strong>assemble<\/strong> in front of city hall at noon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chant\"><\/span><strong>Chant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043102\/protest_english_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Protestors holding &quot;Black Lives Matter&quot; signs at an outdoor demonstration\" class=\"wp-image-9364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043102\/protest_english_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043102\/protest_english_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043102\/protest_english_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043102\/protest_english_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043102\/protest_english_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Protesters often \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/chant\/QVbNU5I4TKilQCwhaKGgYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chant<\/a>,\" or repeatedly shout or sing a phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The crowds at the demonstration <strong>chanted<\/strong> \"Refugees are welcome here.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanting is not limited to protests, of course; you can also hear it at sporting events and concerts, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/whats-a-dodger-the-stories-behind-10-sports-team-names\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What's a \"Dodger\"? The Stories Behind 10 Sports Team Names<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disperse\"><\/span><strong>Disperse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a verb that means \"to break up\" or \"spread apart.\" It's often used in news stories about protests to refer to people leaving \u2014 sometimes peacefully, but sometimes by force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Police were called in to <strong>disperse<\/strong> the crowds.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Some of the crowd began to <strong>disperse<\/strong> when it started to rain.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solidarity\"><\/span><strong>Solidarity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main idea of protests is for people who share the same beliefs to come together and show their strength as a unit. The noun \"solidarity\" refers to this, as it comes from the root word \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/solid\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAB8TQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solid<\/a>.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many scientists have shown their <strong>solidarity<\/strong> with climate change activists.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terms_for_Disorder\"><\/span><strong>Terms for Disorder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all protests are peaceful. When many passionate people with strong opinions gather, it can sometimes lead to trouble. Here are some words often used to talk about these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riot\"><\/span><strong>Riot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043038\/protest_english_5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a national flag as a car burns behind him\" class=\"wp-image-9363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043038\/protest_english_5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043038\/protest_english_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043038\/protest_english_5-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043038\/protest_english_5-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22043038\/protest_english_5-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Riots\" happen when a gathering of people behave in a violent or uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many parts of the town were destroyed by the <strong>riot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You may sometimes see \"spark\" in relation to riots and other disturbances. Although it has other meanings as well, in this context, it's an event or situation that leads to greater disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The killing of three young girls <strong>sparked riots<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/uk-leader-starmer-condemns-far-right-violence\/b4CYXlMgEe-AxkNXEpta7w\">across the UK<\/a> in August 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"rioter\" is a person taking part in a riot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Rioters<\/strong> smashed windows and set fire to several vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erupt\"><\/span><strong>Erupt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This verb is mostly used to describe <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/volcano\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAQEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volcanoes<\/a> that shoot out smoke and rocks. These \"eruptions\" (the noun form) usually happen very suddenly and can be extremely dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Violence in protests can happen quickly as well, which is why we use the same word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many residents fear the protests may <strong>erupt<\/strong> into chaos at any moment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clash_Scuffle\"><\/span><strong>Clash \/ Scuffle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these nouns refer to physical fights that can occur when members of two different groups meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Residents reported <strong>clashes<\/strong> between protesters and counter-protesters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Authorities arrested several people involved in the <strong>scuffle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Clash\" can also be used as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Rioters <strong>clashed<\/strong> with police officers, leading to several arrests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loot_Looter\"><\/span><strong>Loot \/ Looter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Looting\" is often connected to rioting. People loot when they break into stores or private property to steal or destroy items. People who do this are called \"looters.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In addition to heavy property damage, several stores were <strong>looted<\/strong> during the riots.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Shop owners put boards over their stores' windows and doorways to keep out <strong>looters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mob\"><\/span><strong>Mob<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22042614\/protest_english_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of protests raising fists and holding signs in the street\" class=\"wp-image-9362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22042614\/protest_english_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22042614\/protest_english_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22042614\/protest_english_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22042614\/protest_english_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/08\/22042614\/protest_english_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"mob\" is a group of people who do illegal activities such as looting, rioting or attacking people.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Local residents were told to remain indoors to avoid the violent <strong>mobs<\/strong> in the streets.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Reading\"><\/span><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Protests are a powerful tool for the public to express its feelings about issues and to call for action or change. These days, social media has made it easier than ever for people to organize protests \u2014&nbsp;and for the rest of the world to learn about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to see more examples of how protest vocabulary is used, we recommend the following Daily News articles about real protests that have happened around the world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/activists-protest-as-bullfighting-resumes-in-mexico-city\/ebI8Xr9hEe6n5HuELpL7LA\"><em>Activists Protest as Bullfighting Resumes in Mexico City<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/uk-climate-protesters-given-record-harsh-prison-sentences\/fc8LSEV-Ee-rkPvoM8o_Qg\"><em>UK Climate Protesters Given Harsh Prison Sentences<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/beautiful-austrian-town-protests-against-overtourism\/i9XA3EdbEe68Q3M3istPsQ\"><em>Beautiful Austrian Town Protests Against Overtourism<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/survey-73-of-uk-adults-think-protests-dont-help\/_6QrbK4NEe2-nzdJG9HnFg\"><em>Survey: 73% of UK Adults Think Protests Don't Help<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly. 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