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insurrection
noun
Synonyms
rebellion, revolution, uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny mean an outbreak against authority.
rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful.
revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government).
uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion.
revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds.
mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority.
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Word History
Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Insurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurrection. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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