Uprising
/əˈpraɪzɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.
Sentence Examples
The government acted boldly to deal with the outlaw uprising.
His analysis of the causes of the uprising was correct.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The military quickly suppressed the ____ in the capital city to ensure that several more and peace was restored today.