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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
re
b l
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definition 1: |
one who fights against or does not obey authority.
He was a rebel as a teenager, and he was often in trouble for breaking the rules. |
definition 2: |
a person who fights against or is not loyal to the government of his or her country.
The rebels tried to overthrow the emperor.- synonyms:
- revolutionary, traitor
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related words: |
anarchist |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
pronunciation: |
re
b l
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definition: |
having to do with those who are rebels.
The band of fighters waved their rebel flag.- synonyms:
- revolutionary
- antonyms:
- conformist
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related words: |
radical |
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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
rih
bel
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inflections: |
rebels, rebelling, rebelled |
definition 1: |
to fight against those in control or refuse to obey their rules; revolt.
During the Revolutionary War, the American colonies rebelled against British rule.- synonyms:
- revolt
- antonyms:
- conform
- similar words:
- mutiny, riot
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definition 2: |
to show feelings of strong dislike or opposition.
My dog rebelled when I tried to make him beg for treats.- similar words:
- defy, flinch, shrink
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related words: |
act up, disobey, revolt, rise |
Rebel comes from
bellum, the Latin word for "war." With the prefix "re-," it means "make war against."