civil unrest — a situation in which a group of people behave violently in a public place, often as a protest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a situation in which a group of people behave violently in a public place, often as a protest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪvəl ˈʌnrest/
Example Sentences
- The mayor called for calm after three days of civil unrest triggered by the pizza shortage.
- Economic inequality often leads to civil unrest in developing countries.
- The government deployed additional police forces to contain the civil unrest.
civil unrest
NOUN[/ˈsɪvəl ˈʌnrest/]
a situation in which a group of people behave violently in a public place, often as a protest
💡 Concept
Crowds fill the square with banners and chants during the civil unrest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪvəl ˈʌnrest/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪvəl ˈʌnrest/
🌳Etymology
Prefixun--
Rootrest
🎵Rhyme
arrestprotestcontestrequest
arrest
protest
contest
request
🔗Collocations
widespread civil unrest
quell civil unrest
civil unrest erupts
prevent civil unrest
ongoing civil unrest
civil unrest subsides
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The mayor called for calm after three days of civil unrest triggered by the pizza shortage.”
“Economic inequality often leads to civil unrest in developing countries.”
“The government deployed additional police forces to contain the civil unrest.”
“Social media played a crucial role in organizing the civil unrest movements.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
social disorderpublic disturbanceriotsupheavalturmoil
Antonyms
peaceordertranquility
Related
demonstrationprotestrebellioninsurgencyactivism
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