As when in mighty multitudes bursts out / sedition, and the wrathful rabble rave; / rage finds them arms; stones, firebrands fly about.
Source: tatoeba (6783716)
Sedition
/səˈdɪʃən/
Synonyms for "sedition" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (17)
extremismfactionfactiousnessfifth-column activityfomentationfraternizationhigh treasoninstigationinsurgenceinsurgencyinsurgentisminsurrectioninsurrectionism
Noun(4 words)
Related words (29)
lese majestymisprision of treasonmutinousnessmutinypetty treasonprotestputschquislingismrabble-rousingrebellionrebelliousnessrevoltrevolutionriotousnessseditiousnessstirring upstrikesubversivenesstraitorousnesstreachery
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: action, agitation, agitational movement, alienation, collaboration.
- Sentence evidence is available for sedition, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sedition".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sedition"
Keep "sedition" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sedition" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sedition", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sedition" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
7 entriesreform movementrevolutionary movementseditious actseditious conspiracyseditious libelseditious pamphletseditious speech
Collocations
6 entriesact of seditioncrime of seditionsedition chargessedition lawssedition trialseditious libel
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Sedition laws are usually used to persecute peaceful left-wing activists.
Source: tatoeba (10322415)
The 70-year-old politician has been facing dozens of court cases, including sedition, terrorism and corruption charges, since a parliamentary vote of no-confidence toppled his government last April.
Source: tatoeba (11824339)
That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sedition"?
Closest matches include action, agitation, agitational movement, alienation, collaboration.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sedition"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.