Counterrevolution

2 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

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

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:



  41 Moby Thesaurus words for "counterrevolution":
     backfire, bloodless revolution, bouleversement, breakdown, breakup,
     cataclysm, catastrophe, clean slate, clean sweep, comeback,
     computer revolution, convulsion, counterattack, counterblast,
     counterblow, counterfire, counterinsurgency, countermeasure,
     counterstep, counterstroke, debacle, defense, overthrow, overturn,
     palace revolution, radical change, retort, revolt, revolution,
     revolutionary war, revulsion, spasm, striking alteration,
     subversion, sweeping change, tabula rasa, technological revolution,
     total change, transilience, upset, violent change