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εξέγερση — meaning in English

exegersi

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English meaning

  • backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  • insurrection noun A violent uprising by part of a population against its government.
  • uprising noun A rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power.

Senses

εξέγερση is used for these senses in English:

  • backlash (figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
  • insurrection (uncountable) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.

backlash — full definition

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

Related Greek words