demonstrated against

[ˌdemənˈstreɪtɪd əˈɡenst]
verb phrase
protestou contra
1. to participate in a public protest or march expressing disapproval or opposition to something
Thousands of people demonstrated against the government's new policy.
Milhares de pessoas protestaram contra a nova política do governo.
2. to show or express disagreement through organized public action
Students demonstrated against tuition increases on campus.
Estudantes protestaram contra aumentos nas mensalidades no campus.
In Brazil, demonstrations are a significant form of civic engagement and political expression, with large-scale protests being common around social issues, economic policies, and elections. The phrase 'demonstrated against' reflects organized activism that is deeply rooted in both Brazilian and American political culture, though the scale and frequency of demonstrations vary by country and context.
NYC Slang
went off on / called out (in modern usage)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
protested againstmarched againstrallied againstobjected toopposed publicly
Antonyms / Antônimos
supportedendorsedapproved ofadvocated for

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protestou contra
most common and neutral term for organized public protest
Rio de Janeiro
foi às ruas contra
emphasizes going to the streets; colloquial usage
São Paulo
manifestou-se contra
formal alternative; commonly used in media
Portugal
manifestou-se contra
standard Portuguese European equivalent

Related Words

demonstrationprotestrallydissentoppositionactivism

Related Idioms & Phrases

take to the streets
voice opposition
stand up against
raise one's voice against
make a stand
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