Rebellion — synonyms, definition

1. rebellion (Noun)

anarchy change contempt coup coup d'état defiance despite insubordination insurgence insurgency insurrection mutiny opposition overthrow resistance revolt revolution rising sedition tumult • • •

rebellion (Noun) — Refusal to accept some authority, code or convention. ex. "each generation must have its own rebellion" ex. "his body was in rebellion against fatigue"

rebellion (Noun) — Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. ex. "military security has been stepped up since the recent rebellion"

battle conflict resistance struggle Great Revolt Indian Mutiny Peasant's Revolt Sepoy Mutiny insurgence insurgency intifada intifadah mutiny