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

Example Sentences

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To both father and son, technological revolution is less a rupture than a recurrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

The system in charge since the 1979 revolution stayed in place.

From Barron's

Like many on Wall Street, Arnott is convinced that AI is the “real deal” and a technological revolution is coming.

From The Wall Street Journal

Transparent oversight, global standards and fair pricing will determine whether this revolution delivers on its promise or fuels public backlash.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite this, the BNP said she had intended to run for parliament in February 2026, when the country will vote for the first time since a popular revolution last year unseated Hasina.

From BBC

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