verb
- past tense of counterpicket; to picket in opposition to or in response to another picket, typically during a labor dispute or protest
Usage: usually used in labor or protest contexts; often refers to management or opposing groups picketing against striking workers
Examples
- The company counterpicketed the union's strike with their own workers.
- Rival groups counterpicketed each other outside the factory gates.
- Management counterpicketed the labor demonstration to show support for the company.
- During the dispute, both sides counterpicketed to make their positions known.
- The opposing faction counterpicketed the original protest march.