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Vocabulary Entry
uprise
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An act of rising up or moving upward.
Example Sentences
"The workers organized a peaceful uprise against unfair labor practices."
"The uprise of the sun broke the darkness of the night."
"There was a sudden uprise in support for the new policy."
V
verb
To rise up or increase in intensity or power.
Example Sentences
"The community plans to uprise against the proposed legislation."
"As tensions grew, the people began to uprise for their rights."
"They decided to uprise and demand change in their local government."