uprising

Meaning

An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.

a violent or armed resistance against an established government or ruler; rebellion

An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.

Example Sentences

The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.

The people organized an uprising against the oppressive regime.

The uprising spread quickly across the country.

Example Expressions

popular uprising

Synonyms

revolt, rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, revolution, resistance

Entry 1

revolt, rebellion, insurrection, mutiny

Entry 2

rebellion, revolt, insurrection, revolution

Entry 3

rebellion, revolt, insurrection, mutiny, resistance

Antonyms

obedience, peace, submission, compliance

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obedience, peace, submission, compliance

Entry 2

submission, compliance, obedience

Entry 3

peace, obedience, submission

Collocations

popular uprising, armed uprising, uprising against, political uprising, violent uprising

Entry 2

popular uprising, armed uprising, uprising against

Entry 3

armed uprising, political uprising, violent uprising, popular uprising