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Demonstrate against Meaning in English

expression

ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
DEM-uhn-strayt uh-GAYNST
dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
DEM-uhn-strayt uh-GENST

Definición

To gather and publicly show opposition to something, usually by protesting in the streets or holding rallies against a law, policy, or action.

Uso & Matices

Formal and journalistic; most common with social, political, or environmental causes. Often used as 'demonstrate against [something]'. Not the same as 'demonstrate' (to show how something works) or 'protest' (a bit broader). Commonly used in news reports.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

People demonstrate against unfair laws.

basic

Students will demonstrate against tuition increases tomorrow.

basic

Many workers demonstrate against job cuts.

basic

Hundreds turned out to demonstrate against the new policy downtown.

natural

They're planning to demonstrate against climate change inaction next weekend.

natural

After the announcement, citizens quickly organized to demonstrate against the decision.

natural