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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

  • (..) force against them..." "When you spoke to your poor brothers, you spoke of peace, Maria... Today a mouthpiece of Joh Fredersen is inciting them to rebel against him..." "She will destroy their belief in a mediator!" "You know that I have always spoken of peace... but your mediator has not come..." (..)
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