Rebellion
noun
An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
The peasants rose in rebellion against the tyrant king.
Often appears as...
- rise in rebellion
- suppress the rebellion
noun
An act or a state of disobeying authority, controls, or traditions.
The teenager's rebellion against his parents was difficult for the whole family.
Often appears as...
- teenage rebellion
- signs of rebellion
noun
An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
The peasants rose in rebellion against the tyrant king.
Often appears as...
- rise in rebellion
- suppress the rebellion
noun
An act or a state of disobeying authority, controls, or traditions.
The teenager's rebellion against his parents was difficult for the whole family.
Often appears as...
- teenage rebellion
- signs of rebellion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used to describe major challenges to authority, often leading to significant change.
The American Revolution began as a rebellion against British rule.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Effort
Involves a collective effort by many people, not just a single individual's act.
The rebellion united diverse communities with similar grievances.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Connotations
Often suggests violent actions, unlike peaceful protests or strikes.
The armed rebellion resulted in numerous clashes with the authorities.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used to describe major challenges to authority, often leading to significant change.
The American Revolution began as a rebellion against British rule.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Effort
Involves a collective effort by many people, not just a single individual's act.
The rebellion united diverse communities with similar grievances.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Connotations
Often suggests violent actions, unlike peaceful protests or strikes.
The armed rebellion resulted in numerous clashes with the authorities.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used to describe major challenges to authority, often leading to significant change.
The American Revolution began as a rebellion against British rule.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Effort
Involves a collective effort by many people, not just a single individual's act.
The rebellion united diverse communities with similar grievances.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Connotations
Often suggests violent actions, unlike peaceful protests or strikes.
The armed rebellion resulted in numerous clashes with the authorities.
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How the Monkey King...
This was far from the first time he’d defied destiny in his quest for wisdom and power. His past rebellions had earned him the power to transfigure his body, ride clouds at dizzying speeds, and govern his tribe with magic and martial arts. In this crisis, he saw yet another opportunity. With a flash of his nimble fingers,
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Where does creativity...
that included some kind of detail, period of history, a certain location. And I needed to find something historically that would match that. And I took down this book, and I -- first page that I flipped it to was exactly the setting, and the time period, and the kind of character I needed -- was the Taiping rebellion,
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The Atlantic slave...
treated as mere cargo. Women and children were kept above deck and abused by the crew, while the men were made to perform dances in order to keep them exercised and curb rebellion. What happened to those Africans who reached the New World and how the legacy of slavery still affects their descendants today
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The myth of Prometheus -...
Prometheus was to be chained to a cliff for eternity. Each day, he would be visited by a vulture who would tear out his liver and each night his liver would grow back to be attacked again in the morning. Although Prometheus remained in perpetual agony, he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion.
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History vs. Che Guevara...
And his story would inspire young activists for generations to come. Ha. A trendy symbol of rebellion for those who never had to live under his regime. Symbols of revolution may become commodified, but the idea of a more just world remains. Maybe, but I'm not sharing my coffee.
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
But establishing a new nation would prove easier than running it. Congress had no power to make the states comply with their laws. When the national government proved unable to raise funds, enforce foreign treaties, or suppress rebellions, it was clear reform was needed.
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Inventing the American...
holding this high office was not a glimmer in their eyes. But the framers knew they needed someone who could take charge, especially in a crisis, like an invasion or a rebellion, or negotiating treaties. Congress was not very good at making such important decisions
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NE Finalist PIPE National...
of the world's largest indoor rainforests at an expedition madagascar the orangutan forest the Simmons aviary the butterfly and insect rebellion the kingdom of the not exhibit the aquarium in the imax here and this is one place that you will not want to miss
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The impact of Simón...
was asked to help revolutions as far north as Mexico and as far south as Argentina he never brought his revolution to Brazil but the questions he asked about race injustice Liberty added to the tide of rebellion that
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How to inspire every...
And more out of like, rebellion, than being intellectual, I decided I would no longer allow other people to dictate when and what I read. And without realizing it, I had stumbled upon a key to helping children read.
Video examples
How the Monkey King...
This was far from the first time he’d defied destiny in his quest for wisdom and power. His past rebellions had earned him the power to transfigure his body, ride clouds at dizzying speeds, and govern his tribe with magic and martial arts. In this crisis, he saw yet another opportunity. With a flash of his nimble fingers,
Video examples
Where does creativity...
that included some kind of detail, period of history, a certain location. And I needed to find something historically that would match that. And I took down this book, and I -- first page that I flipped it to was exactly the setting, and the time period, and the kind of character I needed -- was the Taiping rebellion,
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
treated as mere cargo. Women and children were kept above deck and abused by the crew, while the men were made to perform dances in order to keep them exercised and curb rebellion. What happened to those Africans who reached the New World and how the legacy of slavery still affects their descendants today
Video examples
The myth of Prometheus -...
Prometheus was to be chained to a cliff for eternity. Each day, he would be visited by a vulture who would tear out his liver and each night his liver would grow back to be attacked again in the morning. Although Prometheus remained in perpetual agony, he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion.
Video examples
History vs. Che Guevara...
And his story would inspire young activists for generations to come. Ha. A trendy symbol of rebellion for those who never had to live under his regime. Symbols of revolution may become commodified, but the idea of a more just world remains. Maybe, but I'm not sharing my coffee.
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
But establishing a new nation would prove easier than running it. Congress had no power to make the states comply with their laws. When the national government proved unable to raise funds, enforce foreign treaties, or suppress rebellions, it was clear reform was needed.
Video examples
Inventing the American...
holding this high office was not a glimmer in their eyes. But the framers knew they needed someone who could take charge, especially in a crisis, like an invasion or a rebellion, or negotiating treaties. Congress was not very good at making such important decisions
Video examples
NE Finalist PIPE National...
of the world's largest indoor rainforests at an expedition madagascar the orangutan forest the Simmons aviary the butterfly and insect rebellion the kingdom of the not exhibit the aquarium in the imax here and this is one place that you will not want to miss
Video examples
The impact of Simón...
was asked to help revolutions as far north as Mexico and as far south as Argentina he never brought his revolution to Brazil but the questions he asked about race injustice Liberty added to the tide of rebellion that
Video examples
How to inspire every...
And more out of like, rebellion, than being intellectual, I decided I would no longer allow other people to dictate when and what I read. And without realizing it, I had stumbled upon a key to helping children read.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
History shows us that in times of people feeling like they are in need of some sort of rebellion or protests, the artists rise because the poetry we create about pain and its relationship to culture in the world begins to soothe and heal people who are feeling confused or afraid.
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Jennifer Capriati
American Athlete
Let me say that the path I did take for a brief period of my life was not of reckless drug use, hurting others, but it was a path of quiet rebellion, of a little experimentation of a darker side of my confusion in a confusing world, lost in the midst of finding my identity.
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James Cromwell
American Actor
The last part of life is a spiritual concern. You need to find a context to put your life into, that will allow you to go through it with as much grace and balance as possible, even if there is rebellion and adventure and exploration and resistance.
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Gail Bradbrook
British Activist
It is not a campaign. It is a rebellion. We are in active rebellion against our government. The social contract is broken, the governments aren't protecting us and it's down to us now.
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Joan Jett
American Musician
Other people will call me a rebel, but I just feel like I'm living my life and doing what I want to do. Sometimes people call that rebellion, especially when you're a woman.
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Pete Wentz
American Musician
When I said that I make out with dudes, there was a slight sense of sexual rebellion in that. And I probably even made it a bigger deal than it was.
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Geraldine Viswanathan
Australian Actress
I think my dad's rebellion is that he's super accepting - I mean, he, like, encouraged me to drop out of university. And to do acting.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.
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Phil Donahue
American Entertainer
I have moved from certainty to doubt, from devotion to rebellion.
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Tony Hale
American Actor
My character on 'Veep' doesn't have an ounce of rebellion.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
History shows us that in times of people feeling like they are in need of some sort of rebellion or protests, the artists rise because the poetry we create about pain and its relationship to culture in the world begins to soothe and heal people who are feeling confused or afraid.
Quote examples
Jennifer Capriati
American Athlete
Let me say that the path I did take for a brief period of my life was not of reckless drug use, hurting others, but it was a path of quiet rebellion, of a little experimentation of a darker side of my confusion in a confusing world, lost in the midst of finding my identity.
Quote examples
James Cromwell
American Actor
The last part of life is a spiritual concern. You need to find a context to put your life into, that will allow you to go through it with as much grace and balance as possible, even if there is rebellion and adventure and exploration and resistance.
Quote examples
Gail Bradbrook
British Activist
It is not a campaign. It is a rebellion. We are in active rebellion against our government. The social contract is broken, the governments aren't protecting us and it's down to us now.
Quote examples
Joan Jett
American Musician
Other people will call me a rebel, but I just feel like I'm living my life and doing what I want to do. Sometimes people call that rebellion, especially when you're a woman.
Quote examples
Pete Wentz
American Musician
When I said that I make out with dudes, there was a slight sense of sexual rebellion in that. And I probably even made it a bigger deal than it was.
Quote examples
Geraldine Viswanathan
Australian Actress
I think my dad's rebellion is that he's super accepting - I mean, he, like, encouraged me to drop out of university. And to do acting.
Quote examples
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.
Quote examples
Phil Donahue
American Entertainer
I have moved from certainty to doubt, from devotion to rebellion.
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Tony Hale
American Actor
My character on 'Veep' doesn't have an ounce of rebellion.
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