Groundswell

usgb/ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl/
noun

A strong, increased feeling or opinion among a large group of people.

There has been a groundswell of support for environmental reforms.
Visual representation of "groundswell" - A strong, increased feeling or opinion among a large group of people.

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Neutral

groundswell of support,groundswell of opinion,groundswell of activism

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Emotion

The term often conveys strong collective feelings.

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A groundswell of anger was evident at the protest.
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Context

Using 'groundswell' often refers to grassroots movements.

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The groundswell for change originated from the community level.
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Positive

It usually has a positive connotation indicating beneficial changes.

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A groundswell of support for local businesses emerged during the crisis.
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