Demonstrate
Demonstrate verb - March in protest; take part in a demonstration.
Usage example: Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle
Protest is a synonym for demonstrate in strike topic. In some cases you can use "Protest" instead a verb "Demonstrate", when it comes to topics like march, political protest, display or take public.
Protest
Protest verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: plans to protest against the judge's ruling regarding admissible evidence
Demonstrate is a synonym for protest in strike topic. You can use "Demonstrate" instead a verb "Protest", if it concerns topics such as object, complain, political protest.
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