uprising

/ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/
noun
  1. An act of rebellion or resistance against authority or an established system.
    • Many people lost their lives during the uprising for independence.
    • The uprising began when the citizens refused to pay unfair taxes.
    • The government quickly suppressed the uprising with military force.
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