mass revolt
Widespread citizen rebellion
A mass revolt is a widespread uprising in which large numbers of ordinary people rebel against authority—typically a government, ruling class, or oppressive system.
The term emphasizes both scale and popular participation, distinguishing it from coups or palace intrigues led by elites: The tax increase triggered a mass revolt across the provinces.
Mass revolts may be spontaneous or organized, violent or peaceful, successful or crushed.
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
- riotViolent public disturbance
mutiny · general strike · barricades · mob · crowds · take to the streets · torches · pitchforks · overthrow · reign of terror · streets · chanting · fury · defiance · unrest · social upheaval · turmoil · dissent
mass revoltsocial order
Structured arrangement of community
political stability · status quo · social harmony · peaceful coexistence
mass revoltpeaceful demonstration
Calm collective public objection
silent vigil · candlelight vigil · petition · passive resistance · symbolic protest
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