Synonyms for uprising
ˈʌpˌraɪ zɪŋ, ʌpˈraɪ zɪŋup·ris·ing

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1. rebellion, insurrection, revolt, rising, uprisingnoun

   organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

   Synonyms:
   rising, insurrection, ascension, rise, rebellion, ascent, revolt

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1. • Conflict

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1. List of paraphrases for "uprising":

   intifada, revolt, uplift, insurgency, insurrection, intifadah, rebellion, heave, lifting, revolution, heaving, upheaval, mutiny, adjournment, al-thawra

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1. Luc Marius Ibriga:

   They told us it was a transition to hold elections. We told them that wasn't what we want as it wouldn't be addressing the causes of the uprising, we need truth and justice. We have to lay the foundations of the new Burkina.

2. Duwa Lashi La:

   We have to initiate a nationwide uprising in every village, town and city, in the entire country at the same time.

3. Haseb Sediqi:

   The terrorists have very important goals in Dangam, such as establishing permanent bases or transferring their bases from the other side of the border, crushing the local people's uprising and of course creating problems for Afghan security forces.

4. Zaw Min Tun:

   We have to initiate a nationwide uprising in every village, town and city in entire country at the same time, they are working to bring the international attention back.

5. Louise Slaughter:

   When we tried to reinstate [ it ] again in 1993, one of the reasons we couldn't was that Rush Limbaugh had organized this massive uprising against it, calling it ‘ Hush Rush Law ’.