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uprising
UHP-reye-zihng
Uprising (noun) means a rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power. Example: “The uprising was crushed within weeks by government forces.”
noun
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A rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power.
"The uprising was crushed within weeks by government forces."
"The peasants' uprising against the cruel king spread quickly across the countryside."
"Historians still argue about what caused the uprising in the mining town."
How to use uprising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn organized revolt against a government or authority.
Common pairings
popular uprising
armed uprising
crush an uprising
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Word forms
- Plural
- uprisings
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Etymology
Formed from uprise plus the suffix -ing.
Related words
Rhymes for uprising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
practising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “uprising” mean?
The word “uprising” means a rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power. In plain terms, an organized revolt against a government or authority.
How do you pronounce “uprising”?
“Uprising” is pronounced UHP-reye-zihng (/ˈʌpˌɹaɪ̯zɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “uprising” in a sentence?
Here is “uprising” used in a sentence: “The uprising was crushed within weeks by government forces.”
What part of speech is “uprising”?
“Uprising” is a noun.
Is “uprising” a common word?
“Uprising” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between an "uprising" and a "revolution"?
An "uprising" refers to a rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power, often shorter-lived or more localized. A "revolution" typically implies a more sustained, sweeping change that succeeds in overthrowing or fundamentally altering the existing power structure.
What is the difference between an "uprising" and a "riot"?
An "uprising" is generally organized or driven by a shared political or social goal against authority, while a "riot" refers to more spontaneous, often disorganized public disorder that may lack a unifying political aim. Uprisings can include riots as part of broader resistance.
What verbs commonly collocate with "uprising"?
Common collocations include "quell an uprising," "spark an uprising," and "crush an uprising," all describing actions taken in response to or in triggering a rebellion against those in power.
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