rebellion

Definitions

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention.

Examples

The students staged a brief rebellion against the new school uniform policy.

His decision to quit his corporate job was an act of rebellion against a life he no longer found meaningful.

Synonyms

uprising insurrection mutiny revolt insurgence sedition defiance

Antonyms

obedience submission compliance loyalty allegiance acquiescence conformity