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Meaning of the word rebel in English

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rebel

US /ˈreb.əl/
UK /ˈreb.əl/
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Noun

1.

a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

Example:
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The rebels stormed the capital city.
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He was a political rebel throughout his life.
Synonym:
insurgentrevolutionarymutineerdissidentagitator
2.

a person who resists authority, control, or convention

Example:
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She's always been a bit of a rebel, questioning everything.
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He's a fashion rebel, never following trends.
Synonym:
nonconformistmaverickiconoclastdissenterindividualist

Verb

1.

to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler

Example:
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The people decided to rebel against the oppressive regime.
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They threatened to rebel if their demands were not met.
Synonym:
revoltmutinyrise upinsurgedefy
2.

to resist authority, control, or convention

Example:
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Teenagers often rebel against their parents' rules.
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He likes to rebel against traditional fashion norms.
Synonym:
defyresistdisobeyopposedissent
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