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Rebellion is a violent uprising against one's government.[1][2] A rebel is a person who engages in a rebellion. A rebel group is a consciously coordinated group that seeks to gain political control over an entire state or a portion of a state.[2] A rebellion is often caused by political, religious, or social grievances that originate from a perceived inequality or marginalization.