Pronunciation

/rɪˈbɛl/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who opposes or resists authority or established norms, often violently or openly.
2. [Slang] A person who defies expectations or rules, typically in a non-violent manner.

Verb

1. To rise up against authority or established order, often in opposition.
2. To act in defiance or disobedience, especially against rules or conventions.

Phrases

• “Rebel against” indicates resistance or opposition.
• “He’s a political rebel” describes someone who challenges the status quo politically.
• “Born to be a rebel” is a phrase used to describe someone who seems naturally inclined to defy authority.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The young rebels marched through the streets, demanding change.”
• Verb: “She rebelled against her father’s strict rules.”
• Sentence with rebel as a verb: “After years of working in a corporate job, he decided to rebel and start his own business.”

Synonyms

• Dissident
• Rebellious
• Mutineer
• Nonconformist
• Recluse

Antonyms

• Compliant
• Conformist
• Obedient
• submissive
• Law-abiding