CEFR B2

uprising

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: revolt, rebellion, insurrection, mutiny

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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."

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