rebel

//ˈrɛbəl//
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Noun

rebelSingular
rebelsPlural
1

A person who resists or fights against authority, control, or tradition.

The rebels fought against the government for years.

2

A person who takes part in an armed uprising against the established government or ruler.

The rebels fought against the government forces.

Verb

rebelInfinitive
rebelPresent tense
rebelledPast tense
rebelledPast participle
rebellingPresent participle
rebelsThird-person singular
1

To resist or refuse to accept authority, control, or convention.

Teenagers often rebel against their parents' rules.

2

To take up arms and fight against the government or ruler.

The citizens rebelled against the oppressive regime.

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Adjective

1

Showing a tendency to resist authority or control; rebellious.

She had a rebel attitude and refused to follow the rules.

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