rebellion
/rɪˈbeljən/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈbeljən/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈbel-yən/ (ame, mw)
rebellion — noun
- rebellionsingular
- rebellionsplural
1. an organized attempt by a large number of people to overthrow their country's go
an organized attempt by a large number of people to overthrow their country's government by fighting with weapons
The rebellion in the northern provinces lasted two years before the army defeated it.
collocation: rebellion + in [region/place]
Hugo joined the rebellion after the government cancelled the elections.
The general was executed for leading an armed rebellion against the king.
Many farmers supported the rebellion by hiding wounded fighters in their villages.
The government sent thousands of soldiers to crush the rebellion.
- revolt
similar but often suggests a sudden, shorter outbreak rather than a prolonged campaign
- uprising
more neutral term; can be smaller in scale than a rebellion
- insurrection
more formal and legal term; implies an organised attempt to take over the state
- submission
accepting the authority of the government without resistance
- loyalty
remaining faithful to the government or ruler
文法句型
rebellion + against
rebellion + within
用法筆記
Frequently appears with verbs such as lead, start, crush, suppress, and put down. The preposition against introduces the target of the rebellion, while within or in specifies the location.
常見錯誤
2. behaviour that openly challenges people in positions of power, rejects existing
behaviour that openly challenges people in positions of power, rejects existing rules, or goes against what most people consider normal
Teenage rebellion against parents is a normal part of growing up.
collocation: teenage rebellion / rebellion against
Wei refused to cut his hair in quiet rebellion against the school rules.
collocation: act of rebellion
The artist saw her work as a rebellion against traditional painting styles.
Defne's decision to study music instead of medicine was a rebellion against her family's expectations.
- defiance
focuses on the open refusal to obey, often in a more individual, confrontational way
- disobedience
more general term for not following rules; less dramatic than rebellion
- insubordination
specifically about refusing to obey a superior in a workplace or military context
- obedience
following rules and orders without resistance
- compliance
accepting and following rules, norms, or requests
文法句型
act of rebellion
rebellion against
用法筆記
Can describe both serious opposition (within an organisation) and mild non-conformity (fashion, lifestyle). The preposition against introduces what is being resisted.