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Synonyms and Antonyms of insurrection

open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
  • the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus
Synonyms of insurrection

insurgence, insurgency, mutiny, outbreak, rebellion, revolt, revolution, rising, uprising
Words Related to insurrection

coup, coup d'état (or coup d'etat), overthrow

misprision, sedition, treachery, treason

sabotage, subversion
Near Antonyms of insurrection

counterinsurgency, counterrevolution

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