Factious revolt, also known as an insurrection, uprising, or rebellion, is a violent protest against the established order. It can also be referred to as an insubordination, mutiny, or defiance. Another synonym for factious revolt is sedition, which implies an attempt to overthrow the government or its policies. A revolt can also be labeled as a coup, finally, which denotes a sudden and violent seizure of power. The use of these synonyms emphasizes the turbulent nature of a factious revolt and underscores the danger it poses to established systems of power and control.