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Meaning of insurrect
to rise up in arms against a government or authority
Etymology of insurrect
The word "insurrect" originates from the Latin words "in" meaning "against" and "surgere" meaning "to rise", with the past participle "insurrectus" meaning "having risen up"
Historically, the term has been used to describe acts of rebellion or uprising against established authorities, dating back to the 15th century
Synonyms
rebel
rise
revolt
mutiny
resist
defy
disobey
riot
uprising
insurrection
rebellion
revolt
sedition
subversion
revolution
upheaval
disorder
unrest
turmoil
chaos
anarchy
lawlessness
disobedience
noncompliance
recalcitrance
intransigence
contumacy
recalcitration
insurgence
uprising
revolt
rebellion
riot
commotion
tumult
disturbance
protest
demonstration
strike
boycott
resistance
opposition
dissent
nonconformity
Definitions
- to rise up in arms against a government or authority, typically in an attempt to overthrow or change the existing order
- * to engage in violent or unauthorized resistance to a government or authority
Usage Examples
- The people began to insurrect against the corrupt government, demanding justice and equality
- * The rebel group insurrected against the military regime, sparking a violent conflict