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

  • (..) dick in your wife's mouth, would you just think it was funny? You mean my fucking screensaver? It's true. You're just an asshole. I thought you were the ultimate rebel. I actually looked up to you, and you're nothing but a simple... dick. And what are you? Dildo Shwaggins? Huh? You think you're a (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6
  • (..) 'Member Bespin? 'Member Wedge? I loved Wedge. 'Member? Ugh! There has to be something. Try the acid. 'Member Mon Mothma? 'Member the rebel transports? They're trying to destroy us. - They are? - Our whole species? - They can't do that. - Yeah, they can. (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6