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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

  • (..) "The flag that makes you free. "So we sing the chorus from Atlanta to the sea. "While we were marching through Georgia." Get out of the road, rebel! Get out of the way! Have you room in your carriage for a dyin' man? I got no room for any Southern scum, alive or dead. (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind