uprising

Definition

  • noun: a usually violent effort by many people to change the government or leader of a country
  • noun: an act or instance of rising up
  • synonyms: rebellion, ascent, insurrection

Examples

  • The government quickly put down the 'uprising'.

  • an armed 'uprising'

Movie quotes

  • (..) Please, have a seat. Are you aware of what's happened? When you fired your arrow at the force field you electrified the nation. There have been riots and uprisings and strikes in seven districts. We believe that if we keep this energy going we can unify the districts against the Capitol. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1