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rebel
UK /ˈɹɛb.əl/ US /ˈɹeb.əl/
noun 3verb 2name 1
Definitions
noun
1
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
A group of rebels defied the general's orders and split off from the main army.
My little sister is such a rebel - coming home late, piercing her ears, and refusing to do any of her chores.
2
Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
verb
1
To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
to rebel against the system
"Tedd's feeling a bit rebellious." "I'm not rebelling! I'm self actualizing! By rebelling."
2
To forcefully subvert the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.
noun
1
A Confederate soldier; of the American Civil War.
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