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Synonyms for rebellion
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ri-bel-yuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈbɛl yən |
Top 10 synonyms for rebellion
Définition of rebellion
Origin :- "war waged against a government by some portion of its subjects," mid-14c., from Old French rebellion (14c.) and directly from Latin rebellionem (nominative rebellio) "rebellion, revolt; renewal of war," from rebellis (see rebel (adj.)).
- noun disobedience; revolt
- This knowledge constrained the girl, even drove her into rebellion.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- "I know who'll have to do all the work," the boy retorted, bitterness and rebellion in his tone.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- From the depths of her rebellion and forgiveness, slow tears rose.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- She understood only too well how deeply this rebellion was rooted.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- They had only just arrived and they were in perfect health, with plenty of courage for rebellion.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- I am told that some of them at times experience a feeling of rebellion.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- He was kept erect by that rebellion of his whole being which he could not quiet.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- I often took this poor Talien aside and tried to urge him on to rebellion, but it was all in vain.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- And she, therefore, repented of her rebellion as of a crime.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- What was the use of journeying to a land of doubt and rebellion?
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
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