rebelled (against)

past tense of rebel (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebelled (against)
Verb
  • However, all of the city’s fire stations seemingly disobeyed the mayor by lowering their flags.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
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“Rebelled (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebelled%20%28against%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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