counterdemonstrator
Rival rally participant
A counterdemonstrator is someone who protests against another protest, showing up to oppose the original demonstrators' message.
When one group rallies for a cause, counterdemonstrators may gather nearby to voice the opposing view: Counterdemonstrators clashed with marchers outside the convention center.
One who contends against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- detractorOne who diminishes
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- rivalOne who competes against
dissenter · objector · challenger · critic · contrarian · disputer · heckler · naysayer
Pointed fence stake
- placardNotice on a board
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
- marchRhythmic group walk
- rallyGathering for a cause
vigil · banner · slogan · sit-in · human chain · standoff · barricade · megaphone
Direct hostile encounter
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- brawlDisorderly group fight
melee · skirmish · tension · hostility · violence · riot · standoff · aggression
Cautious about altering customs
- liberalOpen to reform
- pro-governmentSupporting current authorities
- anti-governmentOpposed to ruling authorities
- partisanBiased toward one side
activist · ideologue · faction · movement · left-wing · right-wing · extremist · moderate
opponent
One who contends against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- detractorOne who diminishes
- antagonistOne who opposes another
rival · dissenter · objector · challenger · critic · contrarian · disputer · heckler · naysayer · resistance
picket
Pointed fence stake
rally · vigil · banner · slogan · sit-in · human chain · standoff · barricade · megaphone · protest sign
confrontation
Direct hostile encounter
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
brawl · melee · skirmish · tension · hostility · violence · riot · standoff · aggression · shouting match
conservative
Cautious about altering customs
- liberalOpen to reform
- pro-governmentSupporting current authorities
- anti-governmentOpposed to ruling authorities
partisan · activist · ideologue · faction · movement · left-wing · right-wing · extremist · moderate · loyalist
counterdemonstratorally
Supportive partner
sympathizer · fellow traveler · advocate · backer · proponent