Synonyms for re volution

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : rev-uh-loo-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for re volution

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Définition of re volution

Origin : late 14c., originally of celestial bodies, from Old French revolucion "course, revolution (of celestial bodies)" (13c.), or directly from Late Latin revolutionem (nominative revolutio) "a revolving," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin revolvere "turn, roll back" (see revolve).
General sense of "instance of great change in affairs" is recorded from mid-15c. Political meaning "overthrow of an established political system" first recorded c.1600, derived from French, and was especially applied to the expulsion of the Stuart dynasty under James II in 1688 and transfer of sovereignty to William and Mary.

As in insubordination : noun disobedience
As in insurrection : noun rebellion
As in mutiny : noun defiance, resistance
As in outbreak : noun sudden happening
As in rebellion : noun disobedience; revolt
As in revolt : noun uprising
As in revolution : noun drastic action or change, often in politics
As in revolution : noun circuit around something
As in roll : noun revolving, turning
As in round : noun cycle, stage
As in sedition : noun rebellion
As in spin : noun circular motion
As in transformation : noun complete change
As in upheaval : noun major change
As in uprising : noun disturbance
As in vicissitude : noun change
As in war of independence : noun war of revolution
As in returning : noun the act of coming back
As in rotation : noun turn
As in subversion : noun ruin
As in full circle : noun return to starting point
As in rotation : noun turn in circle
As in torque : noun twisted item
As in change : noun something made different; alteration
As in circle : noun orb, loop, round figure
As in circulation : noun moving circularly
As in insurgence : noun rebellion
As in insurgency : noun rebellion
As in topsy-turviness : noun disorder
As in transfiguration : noun change
As in transmogrification : noun change
As in transubstantiation : noun change
As in coup : noun achievement, often by maneuver
As in : noun violent seizure
As in cycle : noun era, phase
As in disobedience : noun misbehavior; noncompliance with rules
As in disorder : noun social commotion; mental confusion
As in anarchy : noun lawlessness; absence of government
As in disobey : verb disregard rules; refuse to conform

Antonyms for re volution

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