1. Pickets or protesters positioned to oppose or counter the activities of another group of pickets, typically during labor disputes or demonstrations.
Usage: Usually plural; used in labor and protest contexts

Examples

• The counterpickets gathered across the street to voice their support for the company.
• During the strike, counterpickets outnumbered the original picket line.
• Police separated the pickets from the counterpickets to prevent confrontation.
• The counterpickets held signs arguing against the union's demands.
• Management organized counterpickets to demonstrate worker support for continuing operations.