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rebellion
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʁɨβɨɫˈdiɐ/re·bel·di·a
Definitions
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The action or attitude of defying authority, control, or convention.
Usage examples
“His rebellion against school rules got him suspended.”
“Teenage rebellion is often a search for identity.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
spirit of rebellionacts of rebellionteenage rebellion
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In law, the status of a party who fails to appear in court or comply with court orders.
Usage examples
“The defendant was tried in absentia.”
“The court entered a default judgment due to the plaintiff's rebellion.”
Common combinations
declared in defaultin absentia