noun

rebellion

rebellion, uprising, resistance

The government crushed the rebellion.

The government crushed the rebellion.

He's in a state of rebellion against his parents.

He's in a state of rebellion against his parents.

((against sth./sb.)) a rebellion against (sth./sb.) The people started a rebellion against the king.

Synonyms: uprising, revolt, insurrection; Antonyms: submission, obedience

From Latin 're-' (again) + 'bellum' (war), literally 'to wage war again'.

Think of 're-belling' – fighting back again against authority.

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