Uk English Meaning of rebel

rebel

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Definitions and Meaning of rebel in English

Wordnet

rebel (n)

`Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

Wordnet

rebel (v)

take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

break with established customs

Webster

rebel (v. i.)

Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious; as, rebel troops.

To renounce, and resist by force, the authority of the ruler or government to which one owes obedience. See Rebellion.

To be disobedient to authority; to assume a hostile or insubordinate attitude; to revolt.

Webster

rebel (n.)

One who rebels.

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rebel

`Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate un

defiant,rebellious,adamant,uncooperative,contrary,contumacious,disobedient,dissident,determined,insubordinate

acquiescent,agreeable,Amenable,amiable,compliant,Conformable,cooperative,docile,obedient,submissive

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