rebellions (Meaning)
rebellions
an instance of such defiance or resistance, open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government, open fighting against authority (as one's government), opposition to one in authority or dominance, open opposition to authority
Synonyms & Antonyms of rebellions
Synonyms:
- coup d'etats
- seditions
- coups d'état
- subversions
- misprisions
- overthrows
- coup d'états
- treasons
- treacheries
- insurgences
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
rebellions Sentence Examples
- The American Revolution was one of the most notable rebellions against British colonial rule.
- The French Revolution was a period of violent uprisings and rebellions against the monarchy.
- The Irish Potato Famine sparked widespread rebellions against British authorities in the 19th century.
- Mahatma Gandhi led nonviolent rebellions against British rule in India.
- The Cuban Revolution was a conflict between the government and rebel forces led by Fidel Castro.
- The rebellions in the Middle East during the Arab Spring sought to overthrow oppressive regimes.
- The Nigerian Civil War was fueled by rebellions against the federal government.
- The rebellions in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been ongoing for decades, causing humanitarian crises.
- The Taiping Rebellion in China was a major civil war against the Qing dynasty.
- The ongoing rebellions in Myanmar have sparked international concern over human rights violations.
FAQs About the word rebellions
an instance of such defiance or resistance, open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government, open fighting against
uprisings,revolts, mutinies, insurrections,insurgencies, outbreaks, revolutions, coups, risings, coup d'etats
counterrevolutions,counterinsurgencies,
The American Revolution was one of the most notable rebellions against British colonial rule.
The French Revolution was a period of violent uprisings and rebellions against the monarchy.
The Irish Potato Famine sparked widespread rebellions against British authorities in the 19th century.
Mahatma Gandhi led nonviolent rebellions against British rule in India.
