Resistance
Resistance noun - The inclination to resist.
Uprising and resistance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uprising" instead a noun "Resistance".
Uprising
Uprising noun - Open fighting against authority (as one's own government).
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Resistance and uprising are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Resistance" instead a noun "Uprising".
Nearby Word: uprise
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- A great tale of Human resistance and eventual uprising against wannabe conquerors.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Worldwar - The insurgents/resistance fighters, on the other hand, have familiarity of terrain, diverse logistics, and depending on the popularity of the uprising, an entire population of help.
Source: Home Field Advantage -
The Polish resistance believed that the liberation of their city was at hand and so began their long-awaited uprising to cast out their German occupiers.
Source: Hope Spot
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