Synonyms of rebellions

rebellions

noun

plural of rebellion

as in revolts

open fighting against authority (as one's own government)

the rebellion would have failed if not for the aid sent by other countries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revolts
• uprisings
• insurrections
• mutinies
• insurgencies
• revolutions
• outbreaks
• risings
• coups
• insurgences
• treacheries
• overthrows
• seditions
• misprisions
• treasons
• coups d'état
• subversions
• sabotages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• counterrevolutions
• counterinsurgencies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rebellions

Before, the two forces had been allies, working together to crush rebellions in Darfur, but also pro-democracy movements that sprung up after the ouster of Sudanese dictator Omar Al-Bashir in 2019. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Throughout this season, Camille and her conversations with The Algorithm make mention of other rebellions. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

The second book, Shift, consists of alternating flashback sequences, telling both the origin story of the silos and tales from past rebellions. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

In several instances these rituals were utilized during slave rebellions; the New York slave rebellion of 1712 reportedly began with a pact sealed in blood and powder, a practice with African religious parallels. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

That history includes colonial-era rebellions, using drones to monitor land invasions for legal ecological complaints, and protests against new or proposed laws. — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Slave rebellions that were violent didn’t mean that slavery is not bad. — Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions. — Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026