rebellion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An organized, often armed, attempt to overthrow a government or ruler.

   The rebellion was crushed by government troops within weeks.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of refusing to accept authority, rules, or convention.

   Dyeing her hair purple was a small act of rebellion against her strict parents.

From Middle English rebellioun, rebellion, from Old French rebellion, from Latin rebelliō. Equivalent for rebel + -ion.

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