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

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rebellion, insurrection, revolt, rising, uprisingnoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. uprisingnoun

    a popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection

Wikipedia

  1. Uprising

    Uprising is a song by the English rock band Muse. It was released on 7 September 2009 as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, The Resistance (2009). The song was written by band member Matt Bellamy, produced by the band, and mixed by Spike Stent. "Uprising" peaked in the top 10 in seven countries. It was certified gold in the United Kingdom, gold in four countries, platinum in two countries, and double-platinum in the United States, making it Muse's best-selling single.

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  1. uprising

    An uprising refers to an act of resistance or rebellion, often by a group of people, against an established government, authority or any kind of control. It typically involves protests, strikes, or even violence with the aim of bringing about political, social or economic change.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Uprisingnoun

    act of rising; also, a steep place; an ascent

  2. Uprisingnoun

    an insurrection; a popular revolt

Wikidata

  1. Uprising

    Uprising is a 1980 reggae album by Bob Marley & The Wailers. As Marley died the following year, Uprising was to become the final studio album to be released during his lifetime. This album is one of Marley's most directly religious, with nearly every song addressing his Rastafarian beliefs, culminating in the acoustic folk classic, "Redemption Song". Uprising peaked at #41 on Billboard's Black Albums chart, and #45 on the Pop Albums chart. "Could You Be Loved" was #6 and #56 respectively on the Club Play Singles and Black Singles charts. The album fared better in the UK where it was a top ten hit along with the single "Could You Be Loved" which reached number 5 in the UK singles charts.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of uprising in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of uprising in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of uprising in a Sentence

  1. Said Boumedouha:

    The international image the authorities have attempted to project of the country as a progressive reformist state committed to human rights masks a far more sinister truth, four years on from the uprising, repression is widespread and rampant abuses by the security forces continue.

  2. De Leon:

    In a way, the pandemic intensified something that was already happening, which was widespread discontent with growing social inequality, what does surprise me is the places where this uprising has taken place.

  3. Mouaz Moustafa:

    It is heartening to see Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate coming together to stand against the ongoing genocidal massacres by Assad, Iran and Russia against Syrian civilians, this is the most powerful legislation aimed at civilian protection to ever pass Congress since the start of the peaceful uprising in Caesar Syria.

  4. Duwa Lashi La:

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

  5. Pang Xinghuo:

    Measles outbreak occurs every four to five years, and now it's on an uprising stage based on its pattern.

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