rebellion

Elementary

/rɪˈbɛl.jən/

noun
When an individual deliberately chooses to act against social conventions

rebellion in a sentence

  • “The rebellion against the oppressive regime sparked a revolution.”
  • “The king's army suppressed the rebellion .”
  • “The unfair tax laws sparked a rebellion .”
  • “The peasants rose in rebellion .”

What does “rebellion” mean?

rebellion (noun) means when an individual deliberately chooses to act against social conventions. It is pronounced /rɪˈbɛl.jən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "rebellion" mean?
rebellion (noun) means: When an individual deliberately chooses to act against social conventions
How do you pronounce "rebellion"?
"rebellion" is pronounced /rɪˈbɛl.jən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "rebellion" in a sentence?
Here is "rebellion" used in a sentence: The rebellion against the oppressive regime sparked a revolution.

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