uprising (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

Definition

An act of resistance or rebellion against the established authority or government.

Examples

• The peasant uprising was quickly suppressed by the army.

• There were rumors of an imminent uprising among the factory workers.

• The historical novel depicted a dramatic slave uprising.

How to Use uprising

uprising against (prepositional phrase)

To rebel or resist a specific authority or entity. — "The colonists launched an uprising against the colonial power."

Synonyms of uprising

Words with a similar meaning to uprising:

• revolt
• rebellion
• insurrection
• mutiny

Antonyms of uprising

Words with the opposite meaning to uprising:

• submission
• compliance
• pacification

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