Associations to the word «Uprising»

Wiktionary

UPRISING, noun. A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.
UPRISING, verb. Present participle of uprise

Dictionary definition

UPRISING, noun. Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another.

Wise words

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