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UPR-yz-ing/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

An uprising is a revolt against those in power: an armed uprising; crush an uprising. Rebellion and revolt are close; protest can be peaceful and smaller. Do not call a one-day strike an uprising. History papers: date and cause of the uprising.

Meaning

A situation in which a group of people start to fight against the people in power.

Examples

• “The uprising was followed by a curfew in the capital.”
• “Historians still debate whether it was an uprising or a riot.”

Good to know

an uprising; an armed / popular uprising. Close: revolt / rebellion. Smaller/peaceful: protest. Not a one-day strike. History register.

Near in meaning

revolt

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