insurrection
IPA: ɪnsɝˈɛkʃʌn
noun
- (uncountable) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.
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Examples of "insurrection" in Sentences
- The country was thrown into chaos as an insurrection broke out in the capital city
- The leaders of the insurrection were swiftly captured and brought to justice
- The government took swift action to quell the insurrection and restore order
- The insurrectionist group had been planning their attack for months before finally launching their assault
- The citizens were shocked by the level of violence displayed during the insurrection
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