put down a revolution

Examples (10)

• The government deployed troops to put down the burgeoning revolution.
• Historically, regimes often struggle to put down a popular revolution once it gains momentum.
• The military leader vowed to put down the revolution with all necessary force.
• Efforts to put down the revolution were met with fierce resistance from the rebels.
• Can a small, poorly equipped army truly put down a nationwide revolution?
• The dictator's last act was an attempt to brutally put down the spreading revolution.
• They believed that economic reforms could put down the threat of revolution before it started.
• The security forces were trained to put down any signs of revolution or civil unrest.
• It took several months for the central authority to finally put down the provincial revolution.
• Many feared that the government's harsh policies would only fuel the desire to put down the revolution.