uprising (Meaning)

Wordnet

uprising (n)

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

Webster

uprising (n.)

Act of rising; also, a steep place; an ascent.

An insurrection; a popular revolt.

uprising Sentence Examples

  1. The farmers organized an uprising against the exploitative landlords.
  2. The students' uprising forced the university administration to make concessions.
  3. The people's uprising toppled the oppressive regime.
  4. The uprising was sparked by the government's oppressive policies.
  5. The government brutally suppressed the peaceful uprising.
  6. The uprising spread like wildfire across the country.
  7. The uprising was led by a charismatic and determined leader.
  8. The uprising aimed to overthrow the dictatorship and establish a free and democratic society.
  9. The uprising was a turning point in the country's history.
  10. The legacy of the uprising continues to inspire people to fight for justice and freedom.

FAQs About the word uprising

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from anotherAct of rising; also, a steep place; an ascent., An insurre

rebellion, mutiny, insurrection,revolt, outbreak,revolution, insurgency, insurgence, sedition, coup d'etat

counterinsurgency, counterinsurgency,counterrevolution, counterrevolution,

The farmers organized an uprising against the exploitative landlords.

The students' uprising forced the university administration to make concessions.

The people's uprising toppled the oppressive regime.

The uprising was sparked by the government's oppressive policies.