activism
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
Activism in a sentence
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Her lifelong activism helped secure voting rights for thousands.
The professor traced the roots of modern environmental activism to a handful of grassroots campaigns in the 1960s.
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Verbal · Text Completion
The committee's report was praised for its candor, yet its central recommendation was so blank that administrators could cite it to justify nearly any policy they had already resolved to pursue.
Using “activism” well
Activism denotes vigorous, organized effort to drive social or political change, carrying a connotation of energy and engagement. It is broadly neutral, though context can color it as admirable or disruptive.
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to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
to lessen in intensity or amount
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departing from what is normal or expected
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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