1. an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
2. the action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention

Examples

• The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
• Students organized a rebellion against the new dress code.
• The colonial rebellion eventually led to independence.
• Her teenage rebellion worried her parents.
• The army quickly crushed the rebellion.
• His rebellion against traditional art forms made him famous.
• The rebellion spread to neighboring provinces.