uprising

[ uhp-rahy-zing, uhp-rahy-zing ]
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noun
  1. an insurrection or revolt.

  2. an act of rising up.

  1. an ascent or acclivity.

Origin of uprising

1
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at up-, rising

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uprising

/ (ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ, ʌpˈraɪzɪŋ) /


noun
  1. a revolt or rebellion

  2. archaic an ascent

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