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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The 1948-49 uprising is seen by some historians as a precursor to the Korean War. —

Lydia Millet, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 Some Korean veterans of that war were also involved in suppressing uprisings such as the one in Gwangju. —

Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025 However, how exactly that will happen after the—spoiler alert—uprising at the end of season two remains unclear. —

Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 Hubert began gifting his fellow Orc with temporary intellect, which nearly caused an uprising amongst his clansmen. —

Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uprising