rebel

noun, verb
/ˈreb.əl/

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control; to resist or fight against authority
a person who resists authority or control

Example Sentences

The students rebelled against the new dress code.

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

Example Expressions

rebel at heart

Synonyms

revolt, resist, defy, insurgent, protest, revolutionary, dissenter
Entry 1
revolt, resist, defy, insurgent, protest
Entry 2
revolutionary, insurgent, dissenter

Antonyms

obey, comply, submit, conformist, loyalist, supporter
Entry 1
obey, comply, submit
Entry 2
conformist, loyalist, supporter

Collocations

rebel group, rebel army, rebel leader, rebel movement, teenage rebel, rebel forces
Entry 1
rebel group, rebel army, rebel leader, rebel movement
Entry 2
teenage rebel, rebel leader, rebel forces

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