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Common collocations with demonstration in American Collocation

demonstration noun

US /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/

for/against a particular thing

anti-capitalist
anti-globalization
anti-government
anti-war
pro-democracy

An impressive anti-war demonstration took place in Manchester on Saturday to coincide with International Women’s Day.

peaceful/not peaceful

non-violent
peaceful
violent

We would never target a group for their peaceful demonstrations.

large

big
huge
large
mass
massive

A mass demonstration against the talks attracted over 25,000 trade unionists, workers and residents.

not planned

spontaneous

Wide swathes of the population were involved in spontaneous demonstrations and actions.

organize a demonstration

call for
hold
organize
plan
stage

Protesters are planning to stage a demonstration against the new runway.

go on a demonstration

attend
go on
join
take part in

The mayor’s message is simple and straightforward: do not attend this demonstration.

refuse permission for a demonstration

ban

A presidential decree was immediately issued, banning demonstrations until the end of April.