subjugationThis word often refers to the act of controlling or dominating someone or something.
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The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control"He was not used to such subjugation and felt suffocated in the relationship."
rebellionIt is an act of violent or open resistance to an established authority, specifically a government.
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An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler"The rebellion was brutally suppressed by the government forces."
The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention"Their rebellion against traditional gender roles was quite radical for the time."
liberationThe act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
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The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression"The liberation of the prisoners was a moment of great joy and relief."
complacencyA feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when it’s combined with an unawareness of danger, trouble or controversy
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A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements"Her complacency in settling for a loveless marriage worried her friends."
instinctAn inherent inclination of a living organism towards a particular complex behaviour.
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An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli"Her maternal instinct was to protect her cubs at any cost."