Insurrection ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Insurrection ( noun )

1. A violent uprising against an authority or government.
2. An act of rebellion against an established government.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "rising in revolt"): from latin insurrectio(n-), from insurgere "rise up".

Examples:

1. The insurrection was put down after a week of violent clashes.
2. The government launched a crackdown on the insurrectionists.
3. The leader of the insurrection was captured and brought to trial.
4. The insurrection was sparked by the government's decision to raise taxes.
5. The leader of the insurrection called for the people to rise up and overthrow the government.

(As a verb)

Insurrection ( verb )

1. A violent uprising against an authority or government.
2. An act of rebellion against an established government.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "rising in revolt"): from latin insurrectio(n-), from insurgere "rise up".

Examples:

1. The insurrection was put down after a week of violent clashes.
2. The government launched a crackdown on the insurrectionists.
3. The leader of the insurrection was captured and brought to trial.
4. The insurrection was sparked by the government's decision to raise taxes.
5. The leader of the insurrection called for the people to rise up and overthrow the government.