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rebel

[ˈrɛbəl]

rebel Definition

  • 1a person who resists or opposes authority, control, or convention
  • 2a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader

Using rebel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rebel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a rebel in his youth, always questioning authority.

  • Example

    The rebels launched an attack on the capital city.

  • Example

    She rebelled against her parents' strict rules.

  • Example

    The students rebelled against the new dress code policy.

  • Example

    The town was in a state of rebellion against the king's rule.

rebel Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using rebel

  • to resist or oppose a prevailing trend or opinion

    Example

    She decided to rebel against the tide and pursue a career in the arts instead of business.

  • rebel with a vengeance

    to rebel in an especially forceful or extreme way

    Example

    After years of being oppressed, the people rebelled with a vengeance, overthrowing the dictator and establishing a new government.

  • a person who is rebellious or has a rebellious spirit

    Example

    She was a rebel at heart, always pushing the boundaries and challenging authority.

Phrases with rebel

  • rebel yell

    a battle cry used by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War

    Example

    The sound of the rebel yell echoed across the battlefield.

  • a group of people who are fighting against an established government or leader

    Example

    The rebel forces were gaining ground in the war.

  • a person, especially a young person, who rebels against authority or social expectations for no particular reason

    Example

    He was a rebel without a cause, always getting into trouble for no good reason.

Origins of rebel

from Old French 'rebelle', from Latin 'rebellis', from 're-' (expressing opposition) + 'bellum' (war)

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Summary: rebel in Brief

A 'rebel' [ˈrɛbəl] is a person who resists or opposes authority, control, or convention. It can refer to someone who questions authority or rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader. Examples include 'He was a rebel in his youth, always questioning authority,' and 'The rebels launched an attack on the capital city.' Phrases like 'rebel yell' and idioms like 'rebel against the tide' extend its usage, while 'rebel heart' describes a person with a rebellious spirit.