transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈbel-yən ]
noun
Date: 14th century
1. : opposition to one in authority or dominance
2.
a. : open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government
b. : an instance of such defiance or resistance
Synonyms:
rebellion , revolution , uprising , revolt , insurrection , mutiny mean an outbreak against authority. rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful
open rebellion against the officers
revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government)
a political revolution that toppled the monarchy
uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion
quickly put down the uprising
revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds
a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders
an insurrection of oppressed laborers
mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority
a mutiny led by the ship's cook