Counterrevolution

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  • noun. A revolution whose aim is the deposition and reversal of a political or social system set up by a previous revolution.
  • noun. A movement to oppose revolutionary tendencies and developments.
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  • noun. A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.
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  • noun. a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution
  • Word Usage
    "Spanish Embassy; some of these gentlemen are in contact with the war criminals and they are all in this together; that is what they call the counterrevolution; that is what is called the "reaction.""
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