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rebel

Definition

  • noun: a person who opposes or fights against a government
  • noun: one who 'rebels' or participates in a 'rebellion'
  • verb: to oppose or fight against a government
  • verb: to oppose or disobey one in authority or control
  • adjective: opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: rebellious, revolter, insurgent

Examples

  • When the government imposed more taxes, the people 'rebelled'.

  • He 'rebeled' against the social conventions of his time.

  • The protesters are 'rebelling' against the new tax law.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) #Believe me. Lane only deposit it well. Viva el father! Four Blackwater employees were savagely attacked in Fallujah. The rebels set fire the bodies and cars, and ... See? It is a disaster. #I will tell you what is happening in Iraq. Exactly what every person (..)
    2014 Boyhood