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- pronunciation:
- ri
bel
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an armed fight against one's government; uprising.
The rebellion was stopped by the army after three months of fighting.- synonyms:
- revolt, uprising
- similar words:
- mutiny
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| definition 2: |
the act of disobeying rules or fighting against authority.
The students showed their rebellion by refusing to wear the school uniform. |
| related words: |
opposition, overthrow, treason, war |
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