The Bolshevik counterrevolution reversed the fortunes of what had been a strong and rising proletarian movement.
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Counterrevolution
Synonyms for "counterrevolution" (41 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
backfirebloodless revolutionbouleversementbreakdownbreakupcataclysmcatastropheclean slateclean sweep
Strong matches (12)
Related words (20)
defenseoverthrowoverturnpalace revolutionradical changeretortrevoltrevolutionrevolutionary warrevulsionspasmstriking alterationsubversionsweeping changetabula rasatechnological revolutiontotal changetransilienceupsetviolent change
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: backfire, bloodless revolution, bouleversement, breakdown, breakup.
- Sentence evidence is available for counterrevolution, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "counterrevolution".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "counterrevolution"
Keep "counterrevolution" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "counterrevolution" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "counterrevolution", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "counterrevolution" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
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More general
1 entriesTranslations
34 translations across 29 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- հակահեղափոխություն noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Basque
1 entries- kontrairaultza noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Belarusian
1 entries- контррэвалю́цыя noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Bulgarian
1 entries- контрареволю́ция noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Carpathian Rusyn
1 entries- контрареволу́ція noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Catalan
1 entries- contrarevolució noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 反革命 noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Czech
1 entries- kontrarevoluce noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Dutch
1 entries- contrarevolutie noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Esperanto
1 entries- kontraŭrevolucio noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Finnish
1 entries- vastavallankumous noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
French
1 entries- contre-révolution noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
German
2 entries- Gegenrevolution noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
- Konterrevolution noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Greek
1 entries- αντεπανάσταση noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Hungarian
1 entries- ellenforradalom noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Indonesian
1 entries- kontra revolusi noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Irish
1 entries- frithréabhlóid noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Italian
1 entries- controrivolta noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Japanese
1 entries- 反革命 noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Kazakh
3 entries- контрреволюция noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
- контртөңкеріс noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
- қарсы төңкеріс noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Korean
1 entries- 반혁명 noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Polish
1 entries- kontrrewolucja noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Portuguese
1 entries- contrarrevolução noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Romanian
2 entries- contrarevoluție noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
- contrarevoluțiune noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Russian
1 entries- контрреволю́ция noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Spanish
1 entries- contrarrevolución noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Swedish
2 entries- kontrarevolution noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
- motrevolution noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Ukrainian
1 entries- контрреволю́ція noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Vietnamese
1 entries- phản cách mạng noun (revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The government responded by cracking down on dissent and arresting thousands for counterrevolution, arson and disrupting social order.
Source: tatoeba (12058618)
The military leaders behind the original coup were executed in the aftermath of the counterrevolution.
Source: wiktionary
Egypt's spring 2014: is the counter-revolution now complete? [title]
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "counterrevolution"?
Closest matches include backfire, bloodless revolution, bouleversement, breakdown, breakup.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "counterrevolution"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.