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