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Definition rebel in American English

rebel verb

[intransitive] verb
/rɪˈbel/
Example

When senior army officers rebelled, the President was forced to flee the country.

Example

The province has rebelled against the government.

Synonyms and related words
agitate blacklist boycott
Example

Militants within the party are now threatening to rebel.

Synonyms and related words
agitate blacklist boycott
2.1

to oppose someone in authority, or to oppose accepted ways of doing things

Example

It's natural for teenagers to rebel.

Example

Liberal parents often leave their kids nothing to rebel against.

Synonyms and related words
oppose go against have/have got against
Definition rebel in American English