Definition of UPRISING

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rebellion, revolution, uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny mean an outbreak against authority. rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful. open rebellion against the officers revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government). a political revolution that toppled the monarchy uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion. quickly put down the uprising revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds. a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders an insurrection of oppressed laborers mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority. a mutiny led by the ship's cook

Examples of uprising in a Sentence

The government quickly put down the uprising. the uprising was quickly and brutally suppressed

Recent Examples on the Web

When economic hardship deepened after the split with South Sudan, protests inspired by the Arab Spring uprisings broke out in the country as early as 2012. — Sarah El Deeb, The Seattle Times, "Sudan leader’s iron grip finally slips amid protests," 12 Apr. 2019 That same year, another fateful event happened across the country, when a rising star in the Nazi party named Adolf Hitler suffered an embarrassing defeat in Munich as his Beer Hall Putch uprising was foiled by local authorities. — Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, "The Saturn V Story: From Nazi Roots to America's Moon Rocket," 6 Feb. 2019 Albert then sets the political scene of 1848, explaining that uprisings are taking place across Europe, specifically naming Berlin and Vienna, in addition to France. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Victoria Sneak Peek: Watch as the Queen Learns of the French Revolution," 8 Jan. 2019 The country is also still righting itself after the economic shock of the 2010-2011 uprising. — Jared Malsin, WSJ, "Nation That Sparked Arab Spring Finds Itself a Springboard for Illegal Migration," 27 Aug. 2018 The display is laden with symbolism as the government moves to stamp out the last of the uprising against the 52-year-old Assad who has ruled with an iron fist over Syria for 18 years. — Washington Post, "Syrian government raises its flag over cradle of 2011 revolt," 12 July 2018 At a time in the country’s politics when issues of race and gender are central, with women at the forefront of an uprising against the president, Ms. Abrams’ candidacy looms even larger. — Jonathan Martin, New York Times, "Black, Female and Running for Governor: Can She Win in the South?," 19 May 2018 The combination of archival bounty with Salles' touching analysis has a hypnotic effect, serving up the past plus reflection, garnished with a resonant melancholy about the ebb and flow of uprisings. — Robert Abele, latimes.com, "Deeply-felt film essay 'In the Intense Now' observes the fire of revolution," 19 Apr. 2018 But his health is top secret due to possible uprising in North Korea. — Hollie Mckay, Fox News, "US, South Korean intelligence probe reports of Kim Jong Un health woes," 2 Oct. 2018

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