opstand

Definitions of opstand
  1. noun
    organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
    synonyms: coup, oproer, putsch, rebellie, revolte, staatsgreep
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    muiterij
    open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
    type of:
    aanvaring, botsing, collisie, conflict, conflictsituatie, confrontatie, gevecht, kamp, treffen, worsteling
    an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
  2. noun
    refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
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    type of:
    oppositie, protest, tegenstand, verzet, weerstand, weerwerk
    group action in opposition to those in power
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