uprising

noun
UK: /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/
US: /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

  1. A situation in which a group of people use force to try to take control of a country or area.

    1. The uprising began last week in the capital city.
    2. News of the uprising spread quickly, leading to widespread conflict throughout the region.

  2. An act of resistance or rebellion against an established authority or government.

    1. The local uprising was quickly put down by police.
    2. The peasant uprising was brutally suppressed by the ruling aristocracy and their forces.

Synonyms

rebellion insurrection revolt revolution

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uprising" in English means: A situation in which a group of people use force to try to take control of a country or area., An act of resistance or rebellion against an established authority or government..

The phonetic transcription of "uprising" is /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uprising": rebellion, insurrection, revolt, revolution.

Example usage of "uprising": "The uprising began last week in the capital city.". More examples on the page.