symbolic speech

Definition of "symbolic speech"
  1. The act of communicating a specific message through actions or behavior that is anticipated to be interpreted by the observers
How to use "symbolic speech" in a sentence
  1. The protesters used symbolic speech to express their disagreement with the government's policies.
  2. In the march against climate change, their posters and actions served as a form of symbolic speech to show their concerns.
  3. Burning a flag in protest can be considered a controversial form of symbolic speech.

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