Definitions

revolution

[rev-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən /

NOUN

drastic action or change, often in politics

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coup innovation insurgency mutiny rebellion revolt shift strike transformation turmoil unrest upheaval uprising violence

STRONG

anarchy bloodshed cabal crime debacle destruction disorder insubordination metamorphosis outbreak overthrow overturn plot reformation reversal rising row shake-up strife subversion tumult turbulence turnover uproar upset

WEAK

coup d'état foment golpe guerrilla activity radical change underground activity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm harmony peace stagnation

STRONG

calmness order

WEAK

submission

NOUN

circuit around something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cycle

STRONG

circle circumvolution gyration gyre lap orbit pirouette reel roll rotation round spin swirl turn turning twirl wheel whirl

WEAK

revolve revolving

Antonyms

WEAK

stagnation submission

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But when the Hungarian revolution broke out in 1956, the president declined to intervene, fearing a nuclear response from the Soviet Union.

From The Wall Street Journal

These massive gas giants orbit extremely close to their stars, and WASP-121b completes a full revolution in just 30 hours.

From Science Daily

He lived for about five years in Cairo reporting and writing on the long aftermath of Egypt’s 2011 revolution and 2013 military coup.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miranda wanted to lead a Latin American revolution, and create from Spain’s former colonies a grand republic of Colombia stretching from Cape Horn to California.

From Barron's

revolution

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