counterrevolution (Meaning)

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counterrevolution (n)

a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution

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The counterrevolution sought to restore the monarchy and overturn the republican government.
After the revolution, a counterrevolutionary movement emerged, aiming to suppress the newly established freedoms.
The counterrevolutionary forces mobilized to resist the revolutionary changes sweeping through the country.
The counterrevolutionary propaganda aimed to undermine support for the revolutionary leaders.
The government enacted harsh measures to suppress any signs of counterrevolutionary activity.
Counterrevolutionary uprisings erupted in various regions, challenging the authority of the revolutionary government.
The counterrevolutionary leaders fled the country in fear of reprisals from the revolutionary forces.
The counterrevolutionary faction gained support from conservative elements within society.
The counterrevolutionary movement gained momentum as dissatisfaction with the revolutionary government grew.
The defeat of the counterrevolutionary forces marked a turning point in the revolution's progress.

a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution

counterinsurgency,,

mutiny, insurgency, revolt, uprising, revolt, insurrection, uprising, mutiny, outbreak, revolution

The counterrevolution sought to restore the monarchy and overturn the republican government.

After the revolution, a counterrevolutionary movement emerged, aiming to suppress the newly established freedoms.

The counterrevolutionary forces mobilized to resist the revolutionary changes sweeping through the country.

The counterrevolutionary propaganda aimed to undermine support for the revolutionary leaders.