Definitions for rebellion

rebellion re·bel·lion

Spelling: [ri-bel-yuh n]
IPA: /rɪˈbɛl yən/

Rebellion is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 276 anagrams from letters in rebellion (beeillnor).

Definitions for rebellion

noun

  1. open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
  2. resistance to or defiance of any authority, control, or tradition.
  3. the act of rebelling.

Origin of rebellion

1300-50; Middle English rebellioun Old French Latin rebelliōn- (stem of rebelliō), equivalent to rebell(āre) to rebel + -iōn- -ion

Examples for rebellion

Before the Russian-backed rebellion in eastern Ukraine most were regarded as little more than hooligans.

This knowledge constrained the girl, even drove her into rebellion.

"I know who'll have to do all the work," the boy retorted, bitterness and rebellion in his tone.

She understood only too well how deeply this rebellion was rooted.

Since then, Kisangani has been the epicenter of nearly every rebellion in the Congo.

It may have looked like paradise, but a rebellion was brewing around the Davises.

Democratic rebellion has transformed America in important ways.

They had only just arrived and they were in perfect health, with plenty of courage for rebellion.

And, just like Katniss, we need rules that make solidarity a centerpiece of shared life, not a desperate act of rebellion.

From the depths of her rebellion and forgiveness, slow tears rose.

Word Value for rebellion
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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