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rebellion in Swedish

rebellion in Swedish is uppror, trots — rebellion means organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.

rebellion in Swedish

uppror
noun
(uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
uppror
noun
(countable) Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.
trots
noun
(countable) Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.

What does "rebellion" mean?

  1. noun Organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.
    "The soldiers joined the rebellion against the ruling council after months of hardship."
  2. noun Open defiance of authority or control, in a broader or more personal sense.
    "Dyeing her hair green was her teenage rebellion against strict parents."
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rebellion in a sentence

  • The soldiers joined the rebellion against the ruling council after months of hardship.
  • Historians still debate what caused the rebellion in the countryside.
  • Dyeing her hair green was her teenage rebellion against strict parents.
  • The pupils' quiet rebellion was refusing to wear the old uniform.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rebellion" in Swedish?
"rebellion" in Swedish is uppror, trots. rebellion means: Organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.
How do you use "rebellion" in a sentence?
Example: "The soldiers joined the rebellion against the ruling council after months of hardship." In Swedish, "rebellion" is uppror, trots.
Are there other ways to say "rebellion" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "rebellion": uppror, trots.
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