Meaning & use
rebellion
Organized, often violent resistance against an established authority or government.
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The rebellion was crushed within weeks, but it left lasting resentment among the population.
Her teenage rebellion mostly took the form of loud music and slammed doors.
A note on using this word
Rebellion ranges from full-scale armed uprisings to mild, everyday defiance against rules, such as a teenager's rebellion against parents.
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