insurgence in-SUR-juhns noun WS #25

an act of revolting against civil authority or an established government; a rebellion or uprising; the quality or state of being insurgent

1. The insurgence against the corrupt regime gained support from citizens across the country.
2. Historical records document the insurgence that led to the overthrow of the monarchy.
3. The military was called in to suppress the insurgence in the capital city.
4. The insurgence began as peaceful protests but escalated into armed conflict.
5. International observers monitored the insurgence to ensure humanitarian laws were followed.