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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /
NOUN
disobedience; revolt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dissent insurgency insurrection revolution uprising
STRONG
apostasy defiance disobedience heresy insubordination insurgence nonconformity rising schism
Antonyms
STRONG
obedience orthodoxy submission
WEAK
calm harmony peace

Example Sentences

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Naval Academy, said officers accused of rebellion could, if freed, go against the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Several of the servicemen still jailed today were detained in a March 2018 crackdown in which agents from military intelligence targeted a group of high-ranking officers and accused them of conspiracy, rebellion and other charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For those who are attempting to quit the apps for good, our biggest act of rebellion, now, is returning to our home kitchens.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

Sentenced to 30 years for military rebellion, he was expelled from the Civil Guard and stripped of his rank.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

There was always a new rebellion, a new battle.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana