rebellion

(noun)

noun

1. refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

- each generation must have its own rebellion

- his body was in rebellion against fatigue

Definition categories: act, resistance

2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

Similar word(s): insurrection, revolt, rising, uprising

Definition categories: act, battle, conflict, struggle

Sentences with rebellion as a noun:

- The government is doing its best to stop rebellion in the country.

- Having a tattoo was Mathilda's personal rebellion against her parents.

- The army general led a successful rebellion and became president of the country.