uprising

noun

up·ris·ing ˈəp-ˌrī-ziŋ

Synonyms of uprising next

: an act or instance of rising up

especially : a usually localized act of popular violence in defiance usually of an established government

Choose the Right Synonym for uprising

rebellion, revolution, uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny mean an outbreak against authority.

rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful.

open rebellion against the officers

revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government).

a political revolution that toppled the monarchy

uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion.

quickly put down the uprising

revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds.

a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders

an insurrection of oppressed laborers

mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority.

a mutiny led by the ship's cook

Examples of uprising in a Sentence

The government quickly put down the uprising. the uprising was quickly and brutally suppressed

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McConaughey portrays a farmer who rises to lead the uprising against oppressive taxation and socio-economic injustices. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025 Overall, one thing remains clear: durable peace in the Middle East requires addressing Kurdish demands, lest the pattern of uprising and violent repression continue. —

Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025 The film is set to take place during the Peasants’ Revolt, a major uprising that took part across large parts of England in 1381 in response to socio-economic and political tensions and high taxation. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025 The first Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation erupted in Gaza in December 1987, kicking off more than five years of sustained protests and bloody violence. —

Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uprising