insurrection
/ˌɪnsɝˈɛkʃən/
a violent uprising against an authority
insurrection in a sentence
“The insurrection threatened to topple the government.”
Origin of insurrection
Latin insurrectio, from insurgere rise up, from in- into + surgere to rise
Related Words
sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority
subvert
to undermine the power and authority of an established system
usurp
to take a position of power illegally or by force
subjugate
to bring under domination or control; conquer
oppress
to keep in subservience and hardship
tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule