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rebel
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
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
"The rebels seized the capital city."
To rise in opposition to an established government or authority.
"The citizens rebelled against the regime."
To resist or defy a particular rule, convention, or expectation.
"He rebelled against his parents' strict rules."