rebellion rebellion /rɪˈbɛljən/

noun

1. () Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another  ( rising , uprising , insurrection , rebellion , revolt )
   organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
     The oppressed population rose up in rebellion against the tyrannical regime.
   The oppressed population rose up in rebellion against the tyrannical regime.
   
2. () Refusal to accept some authority, code or convention  ( rebellion )
   refusal to accept some authority, code or convention
    Each generation must have its own rebellion
   each generation must have its own rebellion
    His body was in rebellion against fatigue
   his body was in rebellion against fatigue