rebellion

noun
UK: /rɪˈbel.i.ən/
US: /rɪˈbel.i.ən/

  1. Open opposition to authority.

    1. The students' rebellion was quickly put down by the principal.
    2. The peasants staged a rebellion against the oppressive landlord which changed the course of history.

  2. An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

    1. The rebellion started small, but soon grew.
    2. The government struggled to contain the widespread rebellion, losing control over several provinces.

  3. Refusal to obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.

    1. His hair and clothes were a sign of his rebellion.
    2. Her constant questioning of authority was seen as a form of rebellion against societal norms.

Synonyms

insurrection uprising mutiny revolution defiance resistance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rebellion" in English means: Open opposition to authority., An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler., Refusal to obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc..

The phonetic transcription of "rebellion" is /rɪˈbel.i.ən/ in British English and /rɪˈbel.i.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rebellion": insurrection, uprising, mutiny, revolution, defiance, resistance.

Example usage of "rebellion": "The students' rebellion was quickly put down by the principal.". More examples on the page.