noun

uprising

UHP-reye-zihng

noun

A rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power.

"The uprising was crushed within weeks by government forces."

How to Use Uprising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn organized revolt against a government or authority.

Common pairings

popular uprising armed uprising crush an uprising

uprisings plural

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The _____ was crushed within weeks by government forces.

Formed from uprise plus the suffix -ing.

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