rebel
Intransitive VerbTransitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: rebelspast: rebelledpp: rebelleding: rebelling
This word carries a strong energy of defiance and friction. It describes a conscious decision to break away from a prescribed path, whether that path is a political law or a social norm. There is an inherent tension between the individual and the structure they are rejecting.
Used to count individuals who are defying authority, such as a group of rebels in a war.
Meanings
Noun
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
"The rebels seized the capital city."
Intransitive Verb
[someone]
To rise in opposition to an established government or authority.
"The citizens rebelled against the regime."
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To resist or defy a particular rule, convention, or expectation.
"He rebelled against his parents' strict rules."