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