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Plural
rebellions
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an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change
- The rebellion was sparked by harsh government policies.
- The soldiers were sent to suppress the rebellion in the north.
- The leaders of the rebellion were captured and put on trial.
- A rebellion broke out after the new tax laws were introduced.
- The king tried to negotiate with the leaders of the rebellion.
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2
the act of resisting authority, rules, or societal expectations, often as a form of protest or defiance
- The young artist expressed his rebellion through bold, unconventional paintings.
- The country's history is filled with stories of rebellion against oppression.
- Her fashion choices were a quiet form of rebellion against societal norms.
- The students staged a peaceful rebellion, demanding changes in school policies.
- His decision to quit his corporate job was an act of personal rebellion.