rebellion

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.

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.

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.

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.