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Rebellion

British pronunciation/ɹɪbˈɛli‍ən/
American pronunciation/ɹɪˈbɛɫjən/
Rebellion
[NOUN]
1

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

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2

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

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Examples
1The rebellion was nipped in the bud.
2Whether it's in politics, social movements, or any other area of life, those who are the most vulnerable or marginalized may also be the most fearless and willing to fight for their rights - beggars fear no rebellion, as the old saying goes.
3How many people notice rebellion?
4After two-weeks, these brutal tactics eventually quell the rebellion.
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