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Synonyms and Antonyms of uprising

open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
  • the uprising was quickly and brutally suppressed
Synonyms of uprising

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

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

misprision, sedition, treachery, treason

sabotage, subversion
Near Antonyms of uprising

counterinsurgency, counterrevolution

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