From Hitler to Putin, revanchism has proven time and time again to be a cover for broader imperialist ambitions.
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Revanchism
/ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/
Synonyms for "revanchism" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: feud, irridenta, reprisal, retaliation, revanche.
- Sentence evidence is available for revanchism, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wiktionary.
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 "revanchism".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "revanchism"
Keep "revanchism" 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 "revanchism" 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 "revanchism", 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 "revanchism" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Fleury had correctly grasped the wisdom of forestalling possible Austrian revanchisme over Lorraine, while France's biggest international problems emanated from England […]
Source: wiktionary
The EU lobby may have cobbled together institutions for a united states of Europe, but it was a fool's errand, and one that could only play into the hands of German revanchism.
Source: wiktionary
But couple the tightening of Chinese authoritarianism with Russia's turn toward revanchism and dictatorship, and then add the rise of radical Islam, with its violent intolerance, and the grand victory of Western liberalism can seem hollow, its values under threat even within its own societies.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "revanchism"?
Closest matches include feud, irridenta, reprisal, retaliation, revanche.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "revanchism"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.