rebellion — an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈbeljən/
Example Sentences
- His rebellion against vegetables ended when his mom made pizza with hidden spinach.
- The student rebellion demanded longer lunch breaks and softer toilet paper.
- The historical rebellion changed the course of the nation forever.
rebellion
NOUN[/rɪˈbeljən/]
an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
The angry citizens tied ropes around the cruel king's golden statue to start a massive rebellion.
REBEL(fighter) + LION(lion) — the fierce LION tied a red bandana to become a brave REBEL, leading the zoo's animal rebellion.
Refusing the corrupt general's order, the heavily armed battalion turned their spears around to start a massive rebellion.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rebellis' meaning 'resisting' or 'fighting back again,' derived from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'bellum' (war). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
re- (again) + bell (war, from Latin bellum) + -ion (noun suffix) = rebellion
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His rebellion against vegetables ended when his mom made pizza with hidden spinach.”
“The student rebellion demanded longer lunch breaks and softer toilet paper.”
“The historical rebellion changed the course of the nation forever.”
“My cat's rebellion against bath time involves hiding under the bed for hours.”
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