insurrection (Meaning)

Wordnet

insurrection (n)

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

Webster

insurrection (n.)

A rising against civil or political authority, or the established government; open and active opposition to the execution of law in a city or state.

A rising in mass to oppose an enemy.

insurrection Sentence Examples

  1. The violent insurrection at the Capitol aimed to overturn the results of the presidential election.
  2. The investigation into the insurrection revealed a conspiracy to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
  3. The rioters who participated in the insurrection were charged with inciting an insurrection.
  4. The government vowed to prosecute those responsible for the insurrection with the utmost severity.
  5. The insurrection was a dark day for American democracy, and it shook the nation's faith in its institutions.
  6. The insurrectionists' actions were condemned by leaders of both political parties.
  7. The aftermath of the insurrection has been marked by heightened security at government buildings.
  8. The insurrection remains a topic of intense debate and scrutiny.
  9. The threat of future insurrections remains a concern for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
  10. The legacy of the insurrection will likely shape American politics and society for years to come.

FAQs About the word insurrection

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from anotherA rising against civil or political authority, or the esta

rebellion, uprising,revolt, mutiny, coup, revolution,insurgency, insurgence, outbreak, sabotage

counterinsurgency, counterinsurgency,counterrevolution, counterrevolution,

The violent insurrection at the Capitol aimed to overturn the results of the presidential election.

The investigation into the insurrection revealed a conspiracy to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

The rioters who participated in the insurrection were charged with inciting an insurrection.

The government vowed to prosecute those responsible for the insurrection with the utmost severity.