rebellion
gb/ɹɪbˈɛljən/ us/ɹɪbˈɛljən/
B1
English
~ 4300
lázadás, felkelés, szembeszegülés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] stages a rebellion against [authority]
The peasants launched a rebellion against the king's harsh taxes.
A parasztok lázadást robbantottak ki a király súlyos adóterhei miatt.
The military was sent to crush the rebellion in the north.
A hadsereget küldték ki, hogy leverje az északi lázadást.
Her novel tells the story of a young soldier during the rebellion.
The rebellion lasted for over two years before peace was restored.
Learner examples
The people started a rebellion against the government.
Az emberek lázadást indítottak a kormány ellen.
The army stopped the rebellion quickly.
A hadsereg gyorsan leverte a lázadást.
The leader of the rebellion was arrested.
Many people died in the rebellion.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rebellion' with 'revolution'. A revolution usually means a complete change in political power, while a rebellion may be smaller and not always successful.
Meaning
Open resistance to authority
Collocations
stage a rebellion
|crush a rebellion
|lead a rebellion
|join a rebellion
|put down a rebellion
Synonyms
uprising (Often used for a popular, sometimes spontaneous revolt by ordinary people.)
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insurrection (More formal; often used in legal or historical contexts for violent resistance.)
Antonyms
obedience (The act of following orders or rules without resistance.)
|
submission (Accepting authority without protest.)
Themes
politics
|history
|conflict
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A fight or strong action against the people in power, like a government or leader.
An organized act of opposition or armed resistance against a government, ruler, or other established authority.
NOUN
B2
2
lázadás
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] shows rebellion against [rules/authority]
Her loud music was an act of rebellion against her strict parents.
A hangos zenehallgatása a szigorú szülei elleni lázadás volt.
The artist's work is filled with subtle rebellion against tradition.
A művész munkásságát a hagyománnyal szembeni finom lázadás hatja át.
Teenage rebellion is common in many cultures.
Learner examples
He showed rebellion by not doing his homework.
Azzal fejezte ki a lázadását, hogy nem csinálta meg a házi feladatát.
Her new clothes were a sign of rebellion.
Az új ruhái a lázadás jelei voltak.
Teenage rebellion can worry parents.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'rebellion' always means fighting with weapons, but it can also be small acts against control.
Meaning
General resistance to control
Collocations
teenage rebellion
|acts of rebellion
|spirit of rebellion
Synonyms
defiance (Emphasizes bold refusal to obey.)
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resistance (Broader term for opposing control or influence.)
Antonyms
compliance (Following rules or requests without resistance.)
Themes
psychology
|society
|behavior
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Refusing to follow rules or accept control from someone in power.
Strong and deliberate resistance to rules, control, or authority, not necessarily involving violence or political action.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rebellion
IPA
GB/ɹɪbˈɛljən/
US/ɹɪbˈɛljən/
Syllables & stress
re - bel - lion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bel)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: rebellion
- Plural: rebellion, rebellions
Word family
Forms
rebellions
noun
Core family
rebel
noun B1
rebellious
adjective B2
Related words
rebelliously
adverb
Advanced or less common
rebelliousness
noun
Expressions
crush a rebellion
1/kɹˈʌʃ ə ɹɪbˈɛljən/
fixed phrase
Forcibly stop a resistance movement
To use force to end a fight against the people in power.
Examples
- The army moved quickly to crush the rebellion.
- The leader vowed to crush any rebellion before it spread.
rise in rebellion
1/ɹˈaɪz ˈɪn ɹɪbˈɛljən/
fixed phrase
literary
Begin open resistance to authority
To start fighting or strongly resisting someone in power.
Examples
- The citizens rose in rebellion after years of oppression.
- They feared the people might rise in rebellion if taxes increased.
spark a rebellion
1/spˈɑɹk ə ɹɪbˈɛljən/
fixed phrase
Cause a resistance movement to begin
To make people start fighting or resisting those in power.
Examples
- The new law sparked a rebellion among the workers.
- His speech could spark a rebellion if people are angry enough.