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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

  • (..) Gently. Gently, Watson. Be gentle with me. Don't you think it's time you found another one. I can't but, agree. My mind rebels techniques give me problems, give me work. The sooner the better. - Paper. - Thank you. Let's see then. (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes