revolution
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(noun) the overthrow of a government by those who are governed |
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Related Words: American Revolution, Bloodless Revolution, Chinese Revolution, English Revolution, February Revolution, French Revolution, Glorious Revolution, Mexican Revolution, Russian Revolution, War of American Independence, counterrevolution, group action |
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(noun) a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving; "the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution" |
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Related Words: alteration, change, green revolution, modification |
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(noun) a complete turn; "the plane made three rotations before it crashed" |
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Synonyms: gyration, roll, rotation |
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Related Words: spin, turn, turning, wallow |
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