uprising

uprising
/up"ruy'zing, up ruy"zing/, n.
1. an insurrection or revolt.
2. an act of rising up.
3. an ascent or acclivity.
[1200-50; ME; see UP-, RISING]
Syn. 1. rebellion.

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