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insurrection

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of insurrection

open fighting against authority (as one's own government)

the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus

Synonyms of insurrection

insurgence, insurgency, mutiny, outbreak, rebellion, revolt, revolution, rising, uprising

Words Related to insurrection

coup, coup d'état (or coup d'etat), overthrow

misprision, sedition, treachery, treason

sabotage, subversion

Near Antonyms of insurrection

counterinsurgency, counterrevolution

Synonym Discussion of insurrection

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

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