uprising
Translation
uprising, rebellion, revolt
Examples
The army quickly suppressed the uprising.
The army quickly suppressed the uprising.
It was a popular uprising against the government.
It was a popular uprising against the government.
Grammar Patterns
((an uprising)) against sb./sth. a revolt against sb./sth. There was an uprising against the king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebellion, revolt, insurrection
Etymology
From 'up' and 'rising', the act of rising up, especially against authority.
Memory Tips
Picture people 'rising' 'up' together against an oppressive force.