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

  • (..) - You had no idea? - No. All right. Well, Peeta, there are many who find this suspicious to say the least. It seems as though she was part of a rebel plan. Do you think it was part of her plan to be almost killed by Johanna? Or part of the plan to be paralyzed by lightning? No, we were not part of any rebel plan. We had no idea what was going on. All right. I believe you, Peeta Mellark. Thank you. And I was going to ask you to speak about the unrest (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1