rebel
/rɪˈbɛl/
resist, insurgent
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To oppose or fight against a government or ruling power.
"They decided to rebel against the oppressive regime."
- 2.
To resist accepted norms, rules, or traditions.
"Teenagers often rebel against their parents' rules."
- 1.
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
"The rebels captured the military base."
- 2.
A person who resists convention or authority.
"He was always a bit of a rebel, never following the crowd."
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The people decided to rebel against the corrupt government.
The people decided to rebel against the corrupt government.
She was always a bit of a rebel in school, challenging the strict rules.
She was always a bit of a rebel in school, challenging the strict rules.
The rock band encouraged their fans to rebel against conformity.
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How do you pronounce rebel?
rebel is pronounced [/rɪˈbɛl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does rebel mean?
rebel means "resist, insurgent". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is rebel?
rebel is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The people decided to rebel against the corrupt government." — used to mean "resist, insurgent".
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