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revolution Synonyms

Another word for revolution

Choosing another word for revolution depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 revolt that established a constitutional democracy."

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revolt
rebellion
Strong
uprising
insurrection
overthrow
mutiny
coup

• 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 transformation."

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transformation
Strong
upheaval
sea change
metamorphosis
reformation
innovation

• noun (Context 3)

An instance of revolving; the movement of an object in a circular or elliptical course around an axis, center, or another body.

Usage Example

"The Earth completes one full orbit around the Sun every year."

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orbit
Strong
rotation
circuit
turn
cycle
lap
gyration

Opposites of revolution

The opposite of revolution shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

counterrevolution
stagnation
continuity
preservation
submission
See all opposites of revolution

• Nearby Words

revolter
revolting
revoltingly
revolution
revolutionary
revolutionist
revolutionize

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