"revolution" as noun
1 - A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.
2 - The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action.
3 - Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis.
revolution
/ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/
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A revolution is a significant and sudden change in the way things are done or the way people think. It often involves a group of people coming together to challenge and overthrow an existing system, government, or way of life. This can lead to major political, social, or cultural shifts.
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Brainstorm revolution
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Synonyms
1 - uprising
2 - revolt
3 - rebellion
4 - revolt
5 - mutiny
6 - upheaval
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Antonyms
1 - reversal
2 - stabilization
3 - status quo
4 - consolidation
5 - order
6 - control
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1 - Unanswered grievances slowly brewed a revolution in the neglected rural provinces.
1 - Los reclamos ignorados iban gestando una revolución en las provincias rurales olvidadas.
2 - The revolution caused a sea change in the country's political landscape.
2 - La revolución causó un cambio radical en el panorama político del país.
3 - The second hand made a full revolution as the last minute approached.
3 - El segundero completó una vuelta entera mientras se acercaba el último minuto.
4 - In the revolution , many soldiers relied on guns for their defense.
4 - En la revolución , muchos soldados dependían de las armas para su defensa.
5 - Their underground meetings quietly brewed a revolution no one saw coming.
5 - Sus reuniones clandestinas gestaban en silencio una revolución que nadie veía venir.
6 - The steel mill was crucial in supplying materials during the industrial revolution .
6 - La acerera fue crucial en el suministro de materiales durante la revolución industrial.
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