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

  • (..) Snow's got a granddaughter. I say "yes." So do I. Let them have a taste of it. You guys, this way of thinking is what started these uprisings. I vote "no." With Peeta. So would Finnick, if he were here. Well, he's not. Because snow killed him. No. (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2