State: “Increasing rebellion” (8)

I believe the answer is:

uprising

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'state increasing rebellion' is the definition.
'uprising' can be an answer for 'rebellion' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'state increasing' bit.

'increasing rebellion' is the wordplay.
'increasing' becomes 'up'.
'rebellion' becomes 'rising' (synonyms).
'up'+'rising'='UPRISING'

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(Other definitions for uprising that I've seen before include "revolution" , "Mutiny" , "Organised opposition to authority" , "Insurrection or revolt" , "Insurrection, rebellion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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