Insurrection
noun
A violent attempt to take control of a government.
The military was called in to quell the insurrection.
Often appears as...
- armed insurrection
- violent insurrection
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Formal, Disapproving
noun
An act of resisting authority or control.
The people staged an insurrection against the oppressive regime.
Often appears as...
- popular insurrection
- mass insurrection
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
A violent attempt to take control of a government.
The military was called in to quell the insurrection.
Often appears as...
- armed insurrection
- violent insurrection
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
An act of resisting authority or control.
The people staged an insurrection against the oppressive regime.
Often appears as...
- popular insurrection
- mass insurrection
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Individual
Refers to a collective action, not by a single person, but by a group.
The insurrection comprised thousands from different parts of the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Intent
Implies a determined and serious attempt to change the system, differing from a small-scale protest.
The insurrection aimed to overturn years of dictatorship.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Nature
It involves physical force; 'insurrection' is not a peaceful demonstration.
The streets were overtaken by the violence of the insurrection.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Individual
Refers to a collective action, not by a single person, but by a group.
The insurrection comprised thousands from different parts of the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Intent
Implies a determined and serious attempt to change the system, differing from a small-scale protest.
The insurrection aimed to overturn years of dictatorship.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Nature
It involves physical force; 'insurrection' is not a peaceful demonstration.
The streets were overtaken by the violence of the insurrection.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Individual
Refers to a collective action, not by a single person, but by a group.
The insurrection comprised thousands from different parts of the country.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Intent
Implies a determined and serious attempt to change the system, differing from a small-scale protest.
The insurrection aimed to overturn years of dictatorship.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Nature
It involves physical force; 'insurrection' is not a peaceful demonstration.
The streets were overtaken by the violence of the insurrection.
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Don Tapscott: Four...
it was created by a new generation of young people who wanted jobs and hope and who didn't want to be treated as subjects anymore. But just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs in business and government, it also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection
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The rebel radio that...
In 1932, Indigenous farm workers led an insurrection, but the dictatorial government responded by committing genocide against these communities. From then on, one military dictatorship after another ruled the country
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Reframing Black History...
other people of african descent who was working in in virginia for free from having another insurrection and that's why that sign was there it said blackhead signpost still
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Don Tapscott: Four...
it was created by a new generation of young people who wanted jobs and hope and who didn't want to be treated as subjects anymore. But just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs in business and government, it also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection
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The rebel radio that...
In 1932, Indigenous farm workers led an insurrection, but the dictatorial government responded by committing genocide against these communities. From then on, one military dictatorship after another ruled the country
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Reframing Black History...
other people of african descent who was working in in virginia for free from having another insurrection and that's why that sign was there it said blackhead signpost still
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Margaret MacMillan
Canadian Historian
It is true that large parts of the world have not had to endure state-to-state wars for decades. The majority of the world's nations have also been spared the scourge of civil wars, although many have known violence from revolutionary insurrection.
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Ian Mcewan
British Author
It is not the first duty of the novelist to provide blueprints for insurrection, or uplifting tales of successful resistance for the benefit of the opposition. The naming of what is there is what is important.
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Rebecca Solnit
American Writer
Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection.
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Jello Biafra
American Musician
I'm totally down with insurrection in the street. I've had a great time with that over the years. Insurrection in the voting booth is the other part of the equation.
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Ian Brown
English Musician
Even on songs we've got that are about a girl, there's always something there that's a call to insurrection.
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Andrew Jackson
American President
Nullification means insurrection and war; and the other states have a right to put it down.
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Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
No insurrection bred out of desperation can be quelled by strong-arm tactics.
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Bianca Jagger
Nicaraguan Celebrity
The Sandinista revolution was without any question a popular insurrection.
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George Haven Putnam
American Soldier
John Brown's effort was peculiar. It was not a slave insurrection.
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Wendell Phillips
American Activist
Insurrection of thought always precedes insurrection of arms.
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Margaret MacMillan
Canadian Historian
It is true that large parts of the world have not had to endure state-to-state wars for decades. The majority of the world's nations have also been spared the scourge of civil wars, although many have known violence from revolutionary insurrection.
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Ian Mcewan
British Author
It is not the first duty of the novelist to provide blueprints for insurrection, or uplifting tales of successful resistance for the benefit of the opposition. The naming of what is there is what is important.
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Rebecca Solnit
American Writer
Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection.
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Jello Biafra
American Musician
I'm totally down with insurrection in the street. I've had a great time with that over the years. Insurrection in the voting booth is the other part of the equation.
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Ian Brown
English Musician
Even on songs we've got that are about a girl, there's always something there that's a call to insurrection.
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Andrew Jackson
American President
Nullification means insurrection and war; and the other states have a right to put it down.
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Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
No insurrection bred out of desperation can be quelled by strong-arm tactics.
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Bianca Jagger
Nicaraguan Celebrity
The Sandinista revolution was without any question a popular insurrection.
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George Haven Putnam
American Soldier
John Brown's effort was peculiar. It was not a slave insurrection.
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Wendell Phillips
American Activist
Insurrection of thought always precedes insurrection of arms.
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