rebellion
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Britannica Dictionary definition of REBELLION
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an effort by many people to change the government or leader of a country by the use of protest or violence
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The king's army suppressed/quelled/crushed the rebellion.
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The unfair tax laws sparked a rebellion.
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A rebellion broke out.
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The peasants rose in rebellion.
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open opposition toward a person or group in authority
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She's the head of a rebellion against the leaders of the party.
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Recent election losses have led to open rebellion among some party members, who are calling for a complete change of leadership.
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refusal to obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.
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signs of teenage rebellion
