counterrevolutions

[US]/ˌkaʊntəˈrɛvəˌluːʃən/
[UK]/ˌkaʊntərˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a revolution opposing a previous revolution; the movement to restore a previous political system

Phrases & Collocations

counterrevolution movement

counterrevolutionary forces

counterrevolutionary actions

counterrevolution strategy

counterrevolution ideology

counterrevolution threat

counterrevolution agenda

counterrevolution plan

counterrevolution response

counterrevolution legacy

Example Sentences

the counterrevolution sought to restore the old regime.

many feared a counterrevolution would undermine the progress made.

the government cracked down on counterrevolutionary activities.

counterrevolution movements often arise in times of instability.

historians debate the causes of the counterrevolution.

the counterrevolution was met with fierce resistance.

counterrevolutionary forces were organized and well-funded.

in some countries, counterrevolution is seen as a necessary evil.

the counterrevolutionaries aimed to change the political landscape.

counterrevolution often leads to civil unrest and conflict.

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