counterrevolutionary
/ˌkaʊntərˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnɛri/
adjective
- Opposed to a revolution or political change, especially trying to reverse the results of a revolution.
- Her counterrevolutionary speeches called for a return to the old monarchy.
- The government arrested several counterrevolutionary leaders who were plotting to overthrow the new regime.
- The army launched a counterrevolutionary attack to restore the previous dictator.
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noun
- A person who opposes a revolution or works to reverse its effects.
- He was labeled a counterrevolutionary for distributing anti-government pamphlets.
- Many counterrevolutionaries were exiled after the uprising failed.
- The counterrevolutionary was captured while trying to cross the border.