Definition of Rebellion

an attempt to replace one form of government with another or an organized act of defiance against authority

Examples of Rebellion in a sentence

Because many workers feel they are underpaid, they sometimes participate in acts of rebellion like organized “no shows”.  🔊

When the rebellion against the dictator failed, the rebels were beheaded.  🔊

My teenager is going through a period of rebellion and will not do anything I tell her to do.  🔊

The plantation owner killed the leader of the slave rebellion to deter other slaves from being disobedient.  🔊

Danielle’s act of rebellion got her suspended from school for three days.  🔊

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