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revolution

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of revolution

1 a rapid turning about on an axis or central point

revved the engine to 3000 revolutions per minute

Synonyms of revolution

gyration, pirouette, reel, roll, rotation, spin, twirl, wheel, whirl

Words Related to revolution

circuit, circulation, ring, round

coil, curl, curve, spiral, twist, whorl

2 open fighting against authority (as oneʼs own government)

the revolution by which the American colonies gained their independence from Great Britain necessitated going up against the worldʼs most powerful army

Synonyms of revolution

insurgence, insurgency, insurrection, mutiny, outbreak, rebellion, revolt, rising, uprising

Words Related to revolution

coup, coup dʼétat (or coup dʼetat), overthrow

misprision, sedition, treachery, treason

sabotage, subversion

Near Antonyms of revolution

counterinsurgency, counterrevolution

Synonym Discussion of revolution

rebellion, revolution, uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny mean an outbreak against authority. rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful.

- open rebellion against the officers

revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government).

- a political revolution that toppled the monarchy

uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion.

- quickly put down the uprising

revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds.

- a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders
- an insurrection of oppressed laborers

mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority.

- a mutiny led by the ship's cook

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