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Rebellion

/rɪˈbɛljən/
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(noun) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

The ascendancy of monarchs is what keeps their subjects from rebellion.
The speaker tried to incite the people to rebellion.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ was quickly suppressed by the army, but its underlying causes remained unaddressed.

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