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counterrevolution

noun as in reaction

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Example Sentences

As the breadth of the counterrevolution became clear, my unease turned to despair.

But if Shafiq wins—whether fairly or unfairly—it will complete the circle of counterrevolution.

Undoubtedly a French statesman could not but wish for a counterrevolution in England.

The votes of the Parliament had already forced on Lewis the conviction that there was no chance of a counterrevolution.

England and Austria insisted that there should be neither vengeance nor counterrevolution.

Extrapolating Russian history, it would be reasonable to expect a backlash in the form of a counterrevolution.

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On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to counterrevolution, such as: backlash, backsliding, regression, relapse, retreat, and retrenchment.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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