'counterrevolution' definitions:
Definition of 'counterrevolution'
(from WordNet)
noun
A revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution
Synonyms of 'counterrevolution'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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