- pronunciation:
- ri
bel
y
n
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
If there is a rebellion in a country, it means that people begin a battle against their own government and try to throw it out. A rebellion is also any situation in which people decide to fight against a group who have control over them.
The government sent soldiers to stop the rebellion.- synonyms:
- revolt
- antonyms:
- obedience
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| definition 2: |
When people make a decision to stop obeying the rules of other people, or they start acting in ways that go against what other people expect of them, they are are showing rebellion.
The students showed their rebellion by refusing to wear the school uniform. |
| related words: |
opposition, war |
The word rebellion
contains the following part:
bell, belli
Latin
root
that means
war
Example words:
- synonyms:
- pac