What is another word for rebellion?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪbˈɛli͡ən] (IPA) 
Rebellion is a term which refers to the act of opposing or defying authority, a government or established social norms. There are several synonyms for this term which include uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny, resistance, and revolt. Each of these alternative words may carry slightly different connotations, but all relate to the act of challenging established power structures. Uprising typically takes place when a group of people attempts to overthrow an oppressive authority, while revolt often implies that people have lost faith in their leaders. Insurrection generally describes a violent uprising, mutiny is a term used to describe a rebellion by military personnel against their superiors, and resistance can encompass nonviolent tactics such as civil disobedience. Lastly, a revolt can refer to a smaller-scale rebellion within an established system.
