REBELLION
/ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of REBELLION
Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
"The government is doing its best to stop rebellion in the country."
Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.
"Having a tattoo was Mathilda's personal rebellion against her parents."
An organized, forceful subversion of the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.
"The army general led a successful rebellion and became president of the country."
Examples of REBELLION in a Sentence
- "The government is doing its best to stop rebellion in the country."
- "Having a tattoo was Mathilda's personal rebellion against her parents."
- "The army general led a successful rebellion and became president of the country."
Word Details
Is REBELLION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REBELLION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REBELLION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REBELLION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | b | e | l | l | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REBELLION
100 words from the letters in REBELLION
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How to Use REBELLION in Word Games
REBELLION is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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