Definition of rebel
1a : opposing or taking arms against a government or rulerb : of or relating to rebels the rebel camp
2 : disobedient, rebellious
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Examples of rebel in a Sentence
today's rebel chefs feel free to ignore the dictates of classic French cuisine
Origin and Etymology of rebel
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rebellis, from re- + bellum war, from Old Latin duellum
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Definition of rebel
Examples of rebel in a Sentence
The government captured six armed rebels.
He was a rebel against the school administration.
He is a typical teenage rebel.
First Known Use of rebel
14th century
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Definition of rebel
rebelled
;rebelling
intransitive verb
1a : to oppose or disobey one in authority or controlb : to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government
2a : to act in or show opposition or disobedience rebelled against the conventions of polite societyb : to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion rebelled at the injustice of life
Examples of rebel in a Sentence
When the government imposed more taxes, the people rebelled.
The protesters are rebelling against the new tax law.
Children often rebel against their parents.
First Known Use of rebel
14th century
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REBEL Defined for English Language Learners
rebel
Definition of rebel for English Language Learners
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: a person who opposes or fights against a government
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: a person who opposes a person or group in authority : a person who does not obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.
rebel
playDefinition of rebel for English Language Learners
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: to oppose or fight against a government
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: to oppose a person or group in authority : to refuse to obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.
REBEL Defined for Kids
Definition of rebel for Students
1 : a person who opposes or fights against a government
2 : a person who does not obey authority or follow usual standards
Definition of rebel for Students
rebelled
;rebelling
1 : to be or fight against authority and especially the authority of a person's government
2 : to feel or show anger, strong dislike, or disapproval “She wanted to make it a whole purple suit, but I rebelled.” — Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy
Definition of rebel for Students
: opposing or fighting against a government or ruler
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