rebel
noun
Definitions of rebel noun
- B2Countable
A person who opposes the established political system of their country and attempts to change it through the use of force.
The insurgent forces seized the capital and established a new administration.
The rebel troops engaged in fierce combat with government forces.
A faction of rebels plotted to overthrow the regime.
- Countable
An individual who demonstrates opposition to rules or authority through unconventional or defiant behavior.
During his teenage years, he was quite the rebel, sporting bright blue hair.
She had always been a rebel, questioning every established norm.
The actor is well-known for portraying rebel characters in movies.
verb
Definitions of rebel verb
- B2Intransitive
To engage in armed resistance against a government or established authority.
The populace rose up to rebel against the oppressive regime.
The peasants rebelled against the oppression of their landlords.
They planned to rebel and establish their own nation.
- Intransitive
To defy or refuse to adhere to established rules or the directives of those in authority.
Lily rebelled against her parents' expectations and decided to pursue art.
The children began to rebel against the curfew their parents had set.
Many young adults choose to rebel against the traditional values of their parents.
- Intransitive
To have a strong negative reaction to something, often a feeling, action, or idea.
My stomach rebelled when I saw the decaying meat.
Her body rebelled after a day of unhealthy food.
His mind rebelled at the thought of continuing to work.