insurrection
a violent uprising against an authority or government
Word origin: From Latin insurgere, to rise up.
Insurrection in a sentence
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The insurrection was suppressed after three days of fighting in the capital.
The colonial governor moved swiftly to crush the insurrection before it could spread to neighboring provinces.
Using “insurrection” well
Insurrection denotes a violent uprising against established authority, and it contrasts with submission and obedience.
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