A boycott organized in response to another boycott, often aimed at supporting the target of the original boycott.
From counter- (opposite, in response to) + boycott (refusal to purchase from). A 20th-century political term combining protest tactics with the prefix counter-.
Counterboycotts reveal fascinating social dynamics—they often create 'boycott wars' where two groups actively purchase from opposing targets to make political statements.
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