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An unsuccessful revolution. Disaffection's failure to substitute misrule for bad government.
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Armed uprising against authority, but not as organized and widespread as rebellion.
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The act or an instance of open revolt against civil authority or a constituted government.
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revolt, rebellion
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An organised and violent uprising within a country, the main purpose of which is to overthrow or supplant that country's government.
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