upsurgence
- noun
- /ˈʌpˌsɜrdʒəns/
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levantamiento
- The sudden upsurgence in the capital caught the government by surprise.
Examples
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The authorities struggled to contain the upsurgence that erupted overnight.
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After years of oppression, an upsurgence swept through the rural villages.
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Did you notice the upsurgence in protests?
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The upsurgence of anger among citizens was palpable.
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The sudden upsurgence in protests highlighted the people's frustration with the government.
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An upsurgence of civil unrest followed the controversial election results.
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The upsurgence among the workers led to a significant change in labor policies.
Synonyms
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4.1
A sudden large change in a country's government or society, often when people rise against leaders
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3.5
A sudden start of disease or violence that affects many people
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5.1
A group of people who rise up and use force to oppose the government
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6.9
A sudden big change that causes confusion and problems
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9.1
A planned violent attempt by a group to remove their government
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6.8
An organized attempt by a group to take power from those in charge, often using force
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8.7
An organized group fighting against the government, often using weapons
A sudden violent outbreak of harm like disease or fighting
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Etymology
Upsurgence combines up ('rising') and surge ('a sudden strong movement'), the same idea you see in the word surge. So an upsurgence is like people suddenly rising against those in power, a sudden, forceful uprising.