
Uprising
Rebellion Context
Used to describe large-scale public defiance against authority or an established government.

The 1916 Easter uprising sought Ireland's independence.
Not Spontaneous
Implies organization and planning, rather than a spontaneous burst of violence.

The uprising against the regime took months of preparation.
Sociopolitical Term
Often associated with struggles for political power, rights, or social justice.

The peasant uprising challenged the feudal lords.
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CoupInsurrectionMutinyRebellionRevoltRevolutionRiotSedition
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