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rebellion

UK
/rɪˈbɛl.jən/
US
/rɪˈbɛl.jən/

Translations

rebellionnoun
rebellions
pl
UK
/rɪˈbɛl.jən/
US
/rɪˈbɛl.jən/
Her rebellion against traditional gender roles inspired many young women.
Sa révolte contre les rôles de genre traditionnels a inspiré de nombreuses jeunes femmes.
The rebellion against the king was swiftly crushed by the royal army.
La rébellion contre le roi a été rapidement écrasée par l'armée royale.
Additional translations
insurrectionS'emploie surtout pour une révolte armée ou politique.
insoumissionPlus abstrait ; résistance à l'autorité, aux règles ou aux conventions.
Synonyms
uprising
protest
disobedience
resistance
defiance
revolution
insurgence
mutiny
insurrection
revolt

Definitions

rebellionnoun
An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
The rebellion against the king was swiftly crushed by the royal army.
The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention.
Her rebellion against traditional gender roles inspired many young women.
A refusal to accept some authority, code, or convention.
The teenager's rebellion was evident in his choice of clothing and music.
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