Entry Word: rebellious

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 taking part in a rebellion <the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government>

Synonyms insurgent, insurrectionary, mutinous, revolutionary

Related Words seditious, traitorous, treacherous, treasonous

Near Antonyms loyal; obedient

2 given to resisting authority or anotherʼs control <expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey> — see disobedient