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

  • (..) - Six men wearing US-issued army boots. They came in from the north, and then they followed the guerrillas. Mean anything to you? Probably just another rebel patrol. They operate in here all the time. Get ahead and see what you can find. What's he got? Same business. Guerrillas hauling (..)
    1987 Predator