Insurrection is a rebellion or uprising against a government or authority. It implies an act of violent resistance or large-scale disobedience.
La insurrección es una rebelión o un levantamiento contra un gobierno o autoridad. Implica un acto de resistencia violenta o desobediencia a gran escala.
| Word | insurrection |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | rebellion; uprising. |
| Sentence | In retrospect, given how badly the British treated the American colonists, the eventual insurrection seems inevitable. |
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