Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uprisal
noun
/ˈəˌpraɪzəl/
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Definition
A sudden or violent uprising; a revolt.
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Examples
- During the uprisal, the citizens demanded a voice in their government.
- The uprisal was sparked by widespread discontent with the current regime.
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Meaning
Uprisal refers to an act of rising up in revolt against authority or an established government.
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Synonyms
- Revolt
- Insurrection
- Revolution
- Uprising