Insurrection
Noun
Definition: An act or instance of rising up in open resistance to a government or established authority.
Synonyms: Uprising, Rebellion, Revolution
Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Submission
- The insurrection against the tyrannical regime was quickly suppressed.
- The government declared a state of emergency in response to the growing insurrection.
- Think of the word "insurgent" which means a person who rises in revolt against an established authority.
Etymology:
The word "insurrection" comes from the Latin word "insurrectio", which derives from the verb "insurgere" meaning "to rise up". The Latin word can be further broken down into "in-" (intensifying prefix) and "surgere" (to rise or lift).
Historical Usage:The term "insurrection" has been used throughout history to describe various uprisings and rebellions against oppressive rule or authority. It has been used in contexts ranging from political revolutions to social movements.
Related Idioms:
"Quell the insurrection"
Explanation:Refers to suppressing or putting an end to the uprising or rebellion.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "insurrection" with "insurrectionism"
Explanation:"Insurrection" refers to the act itself or an instance of rising up against authority, while "insurrectionism" refers to the ideology or belief in supporting or advocating for insurrections.