rebellion

full-scale, major

minor, small

general, open

armed

military, peasant, popular

rise (up) in

The colonists rose in rebellion against unfair taxes imposed by the distant government.

launch, raise

The general decided to raise a rebellion against the oppressive government.

stage

The workers staged a rebellion against the unfair new pay cuts at the factory.

set off, spark off

The new tax policy set off a rebellion among small business owners across the country.

foment, provoke (sb/sth to)

The dictator's harsh policies provoked the citizens to open rebellion.

threaten

The workers threatened rebellion if the company refused to negotiate better wages.

join

take part in

lead

support

crush, put down, quell, suppress

occur

A major rebellion broke out in the country after the government raised taxes dramatically.

begin, break out

A serious rebellion broke out across the country after the government raised taxes dramatically.

fail

in ~

The teenagers were in open rebellion against their parents' strict rules about curfew.

~ against

The students organized a rebellion against the strict new school rules.

~ over

The workers organized a rebellion over the company's decision to cut their wages.

adolescent, teenage, youthful

stir

Discontent began to stir among the workers as the company ignored their demands for better pay.

~ against

The students organized a rebellion against the new school uniform policy last month.

an act of rebellion, a form of rebellion