raised fists
Arms thrust skyward
Raised fists is a gesture of solidarity, defiance, or resistance—arm extended upward with hand clenched.
Associated with labor movements, Black Power, and political protest generally.
The gesture signals collective strength and shared struggle: The crowd chanted with raised fists.
In digital communication, the emoji serves similar purposes.
- clenchedContracted with force
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- protest marchGroup walk expressing opposition
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raised fistsopen palms
Exposed inner hand surfaces
palms up · jazz hands · folded hands · waving hands · hands up
raised fistswhite flag
Signal of capitulation
surrender · submission · hands up · capitulation · laying down arms
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