Rebellion
Titled resistance movement
Rebellion is open resistance to authority—typically a government, but also parents, institutions, or social norms.
A rebellion may involve armed uprising: The rebellion was crushed within weeks.
It can also describe defiance without violence: Her purple hair was an act of teenage rebellion.
Unlike revolution, rebellion doesn't necessarily succeed or achieve fundamental change.
Violent governmental overthrow
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
- revoltOrganized resistance to power
resistance · overthrow · dissent · insurgency · mutiny · sedition · civil disobedience · protest
Open resistance to authority
- angstDeep unfocused worry
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- pushbackResistance to something proposed
- acting outExpressing distress behaviorally
independence · autonomy · identity · nonconformity · backtalk · sneaking out · parental conflict · self-expression
Imaginary terrible society
- protagonistStory's central figure
- KatnissArrowhead plant genus
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- tyrannyOppressive, absolute governance
Orwell · hero · underdog · allegory · symbolism · manifesto · pamphlet · samizdat
Rejection of mainstream values
- subversionUndermining established authority
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
underground · alternative · bohemian · beatnik · hippie · grunge · anti-establishment · provocateur
Belief opposing official doctrine
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- doubtLack of firm belief
- reformationProcess of improving institutions
schism · dissent · freethinking · blasphemy · excommunication · heterodoxy · secularism · iconoclasm
revolution
Violent governmental overthrow
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
revolt · resistance · overthrow · dissent · insurgency · mutiny · sedition · civil disobedience · protest · defiance
defiance
Open resistance to authority
- angstDeep unfocused worry
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- pushbackResistance to something proposed
acting out · independence · autonomy · identity · nonconformity · backtalk · sneaking out · parental conflict · self-expression · individuation
dystopia
Imaginary terrible society
- protagonistStory's central figure
- KatnissArrowhead plant genus
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
Orwell · tyranny · hero · underdog · allegory · symbolism · manifesto · pamphlet · samizdat · banned books
counterculture
Rejection of mainstream values
- subversionUndermining established authority
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
avant-garde · underground · alternative · bohemian · beatnik · hippie · grunge · anti-establishment · provocateur · iconoclast
heresy
Belief opposing official doctrine
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- doubtLack of firm belief
reformation · schism · dissent · freethinking · blasphemy · excommunication · heterodoxy · secularism · iconoclasm · Luther
Rebellionloyalty
Faithful commitment to another
allegiance · obedience · submission · compliance · fealty
Rebellionpeace
Freedom from disturbance
order · stability · conformity · status quo · tranquility
Rebellionobedience
Compliance with authority
conformity · submission · compliance · docility · subservience
- rebellious spiritDisposition against compliance
- teenage rebellionAdolescent resistance to authority
- teen rebellionAdolescent resistance to authority
- rebellious teenagerAuthority-resisting young person
- armed rebellionViolent resistance to authority
- slave rebellionRevolt by the enslaved