1. (n.) Dissension; the raising of commotion in a state; excitement of discontent against the government\, or of resistance to lawful authority.

2. (n.) Dissension; division; schism.

action agitation alienation collaboration coup disaffection estrangement extremism factiousness fifth-column activity fomentation fraternization high treason instigation insurgence insurgency insurgentism insurrection insurrectionism lese majesty misprision of treason mutinousness mutiny petty treason protest putsch quislingism rabble-rousing rebellion rebelliousness revolt revolution riotousness seditiousness stirring up strike subversiveness traitorousness treachery treason treasonableness uprising whipping up