widespread revolt

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

a revolt that occurs over a large area

revoltADJECTIVE + REVOLT

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widespread

Examples (10)

  • There was a widespread revolt against the party leadership.
  • The economic crisis led to a widespread revolt across several provinces.
  • Fear of a widespread revolt prompted the government to reconsider its policies.
  • Historians often refer to the period as one marked by widespread revolt and social unrest.
  • If the new taxes are implemented, we could see a widespread revolt from the public.
  • The dictator brutally suppressed the widespread revolt by force.
  • News of the corruption sparked a widespread revolt among the citizens.
  • Such oppressive measures are bound to incite a widespread revolt.
  • A widespread revolt forced the king to abdicate his throne.
  • The government struggled to contain the widespread revolt that erupted unexpectedly.