Rebel

Quick meaning: Rebel is a noun meaning A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

Meaning

A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

More Meanings

1. (US, historical) Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
2. (intransitive) To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
3. (intransitive, politics) To forcefully subvert the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.

Example Sentences

to rebel against the system

A group of rebels defied the general's orders and split off from the main army.

"Tedd's feeling a bit rebellious." "I'm not rebelling! I'm self actualizing! By rebelling."

My little sister is such a rebel - coming home late, piercing her ears, and refusing to do any of her chores.

Word Forms

• rebels
• rebelling
• rebelled

Synonyms for rebel

Depending on context, synonyms include defy, malcontent, renegade, Confederate, rise, insurgent.

Antonyms for rebel

Common opposites include obey, submit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include insurgent, rebellious, renegade, mutineer, insurrectionist, disloyal.

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