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revolution Antonyms

Opposite of revolution

Because the opposite of revolution shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Usage Example

"The country underwent a peaceful political counterrevolution that established a constitutional democracy."

Strong
counterrevolution
submission

• noun (Context 2)

A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or methods of operation.

Usage Example

"The invention of the microchip sparked a global technological stagnation."

Strong
stagnation
preservation
continuity

Similar words to revolution

Words similar to revolution shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

transformation
rebellion
orbit
revolt
insurrection
uprising
upheaval
turn
See all synonyms of revolution

• Nearby Words

revolter
revolting
revoltingly
revolution
revolutionary
revolutionist
revolutionize

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Revolution. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/revolution
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