rebellion
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rebellion
An organized and open uprising by a group against a ruling power, government, or authority. A rebellion often aims at political or social upheaval.
Die hohen Steuern führten zu einer Rebellion der Bauern.
The high taxes led to a rebellion by the peasants.
rebellion
In a figurative sense, strong resistance or defiance against existing rules, norms, or expectations, for example in youth or in art.
Seine bunten Haare waren ein Akt der Rebellion gegen seine konservativen Eltern.
His brightly colored hair was an act of rebellion against his conservative parents.
The noun 'die Rebellion' (rebellion) belongs to the verb 'rebellieren' (to rebel). Both words describe the act of uprising or resistance.
Die Jugendlichen rebellieren gegen die strengen Regeln ihrer Schule.
The young people are rebelling against their school's strict rules.
'Rebellion' (rebellion) is almost always used with the preposition 'gegen' (against) and the accusative to name the target of the uprising.
Es war eine Rebellion gegen die Ungerechtigkeit im Land.
It was a rebellion against the injustice in the country.
In a political or historical context, a rebellion is often 'angezettelt' (started/instigated) or 'niedergeschlagen' (violently put down) by the authorities.
Die Armee wurde entsandt, um die Rebellion niederzuschlagen.
The army was sent to put down the rebellion.
In the figurative sense, people often speak of an 'Akt der Rebellion' (act of rebellion). This means a single action that deliberately violates rules or expectations.
Die Weigerung, die Schuluniform zu tragen, war für sie ein kleiner Akt der Rebellion.
Refusing to wear the school uniform was a small act of rebellion for her.
resistance
Widerstand generally refers to opposing or resisting a ruling power. Rebellion is more specifically an open uprising by a group and may seek political or social upheaval. Choose Rebellion when this idea of an open overthrow is present; otherwise, use Widerstand.
Die Rebellion der Gruppe zielte auf den Sturz der Regierung.
The group's rebellion aimed to overthrow the government.
Der Widerstand gegen die neue Regierung blieb zunächst friedlich und gut organisiert.
The resistance to the new government initially remained peaceful and well organized.
