Pronunciation

/rɪˈbɛlɪən/

Definitions

• Noun: v. (rebel) / n. An act of open and often violent resistance against an authority or established system. / n. A group of people who rebel against such authority. / n. Disobedience or defiance, especially as a form of protest.
• Verb: To rise up in opposition or defiance, usually against an authority figure or established order.

Phrases

• “A rebellion against the government”
• “Join the rebellion”
• “The silent rebellion within”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The rebellion was fueled by widespread discontent among the people.”
• Verb: “Many young people rebelled against their parents’ strict rules.”
• As a noun: “The rebels were able to capture strategic locations during the civil war.”

Synonyms

• Insurrection
• Uprising
• Revolt
• Resistance
• Mutiny
• Disruption
• Rebellion (as a form of protest)

Antonyms

• Compliance
• Submission
• Obedience
• Loyalty
• Acceptance

Etymology

Rebellion comes from the Latin “rebella,” meaning “to turn back, resist,” which in turn is related to the verb “rebellare,” meaning “to rebel.”