1. an act of revolting or rising in active revolt against established authority

Examples

• The insurgence against the corrupt government gained momentum throughout the country.
• Historical records document the insurgence that led to the overthrow of the monarchy.
• The military was called in to suppress the insurgence in the capital city.
• Citizens organized an insurgence to protest the new oppressive laws.
• The insurgence began as peaceful demonstrations but escalated into armed conflict.
• Revolutionary leaders planned the insurgence for months before taking action.