rebellion

Definition

  • noun: an effort by many people to change the government or leader of a country by the use of protest or violence
  • noun: opposition to one in authority or dominance
  • synonyms: revolt, insurrection, contumacy

Examples

  • Recent election losses have led to open 'rebellion' among some party members, who are calling for a complete change of leadership.

  • She's the head of a 'rebellion' against the leaders of the party.

  • The king's army suppressed/quelled/crushed the 'rebellion'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Beetee has increased our use of the airwaves tenfold. We will broadcast this message to all the districts tonight. The Mockingjay's words inspiring everyone to join the rebellion. Together, we will become an alliance to be reckoned with. Hoorah! Hoorah! Hoorah! You don't like hearing (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
  • (..) a series of propaganda clips, propos, I like to call them, on The Mockingjay. Spreads the word that we're gonna stoke the fire of this rebellion. The fire that The Mockingjay started. You left him there. - You left Peeta in that arena to die. - Katniss, there are so many... Peeta was the one (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1