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counterrevolution
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun counterrevolution has 1 sense
- counterrevolution(n = noun.act) Array - a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution; Array is a kind of revolution
Derived forms adjective counterrevolutionary1, noun counterrevolutionist1
THESAURUS
counterrevolution
backfire, bloodless revolution, bouleversement, breakdown, breakup, cataclysm, catastrophe, clean slate, clean sweep, comeback, computer revolution, convulsion, counterattack, counterblast, counterblow, counterfire, counterinsurgency, countermeasure, counterstep, counterstroke, debacle, defense, overthrow, overturn, palace revolution, radical change, retort, revolt, revolution, revolutionary war, revulsion, spasm, striking alteration, subversion, sweeping change, tabula rasa, technological revolution, total change, transilience, upset, violent change
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