Counterrevolution

Pronunciation: /kaʊn.tər.rɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/

Definitions of counterrevolution

noun a revolution opposing a previous one or reversing its results

Example Sentences

A1 The people revolted against the government, leading to a counterrevolution.

A2 After the revolution, there was a period of uncertainty due to fears of a counterrevolution.

B1 The counterrevolutionary forces were gaining strength, posing a threat to the stability of the new regime.

B2 The government cracked down on any signs of counterrevolution, arresting those suspected of plotting against the state.

C1 The counterrevolution was orchestrated by powerful elites who sought to regain control over the country.

C2 The counterrevolutionary movement was well-funded and organized, posing a formidable challenge to the revolutionary government.

Examples of counterrevolution in a Sentence

formal The government feared the rise of a counterrevolution among dissatisfied citizens.

informal There were rumors of a counterrevolution brewing within the opposition party.

slang Some radicals were planning a total counterrevolution against the establishment.

figurative The new technology was seen as a counterrevolution in the world of communication.

Grammatical Forms of counterrevolution

• plural: counterrevolutions
• comparative: more counterrevolutionary
• superlative: most counterrevolutionary
• present tense: counterrevolutionizes
• future tense: will counterrevolutionize
• perfect tense: has counterrevolutionized
• continuous tense: is counterrevolutionizing
• singular: counterrevolution
• positive degree: counterrevolutionary
• infinitive: to counterrevolutionize
• gerund: counterrevolutionizing
• participle: counterrevolutionized

Origin and Evolution of counterrevolution

First Known Use: 1790 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'counterrevolution' originated in France during the French Revolution in the late 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe opposition to the revolutionary ideas and actions of the French Revolution, the term 'counterrevolution' has since been applied to any reactionary movement against a revolution or significant change in society.