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rebelião

[ʁe.be.li.ˈɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: rebeliões
rebellion
1. An act of violent or open resistance to an established authority or government
The rebellion was quickly suppressed by the military.
A rebelião foi rapidamente suprimida pelo exército.
2. A refusal to obey rules or accept authority
His teenage rebellion was a phase that passed quickly.
Sua rebelião adolescente foi uma fase que passou rapidamente.
3. An organized attempt to overthrow a government or ruler
The slave rebellion changed the course of history.
A rebelião dos escravos mudou o curso da história.
Synonyms
revoltainsurreiçãolevantemotiminsubordinaçãodesobediência
Antonyms
obediênciasubmissãoconformidadelealdade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rebelião
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
rebelião
Standard usage; may also use 'revolta' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

espírito de rebelião
em rebelião contra
focar uma rebelião
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