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rebel

UK
/ˈrɛb.əl/
US
/ˈrɛb.əl/

Translations

rebelnoun
rebels
pl
UK
/ˈrɛb.əl/
US
/ˈrɛb.əl/
rebellePersonne qui se soulève contre l’autorité ou refuse de se conformer.
As a teenager, she was a rebel who often challenged her parents' rules.
À l’adolescence, elle était une rebelle qui remettait souvent en cause les règles de ses parents.
rebellePersonne qui se soulève contre un gouvernement ou une autorité établie.
The rebel was captured by the authorities after the uprising.
Le rebelle a été capturé par les autorités après le soulèvement.
Additional translations
insurgéSurtout dans un contexte politique ou militaire.
Synonyms
revolutionary
insurgent
radical
defector
mutineer
nonconformist
dissenter
rebelverb
rebelled
Past Simple
rebelled
Past Participle
rebelling
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɛb.əl/
US
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se révolterS’emploie surtout pour une opposition collective ou politique.
The citizens began to rebel against the oppressive regime, demanding freedom and justice.
Les citoyens ont commencé à se révolter contre le régime oppressif, réclamant la liberté et la justice.
se rebellerUsage courant avec contre.
The students decided to rebel against the new school policy by organizing a protest.
Les étudiants ont décidé de se rebeller contre la nouvelle politique de l’école en organisant une protestation.
Additional translations
se souleverPlus soutenu; souvent dans un contexte de révolte armée ou politique.
Synonyms
rebel against
defy
resist
oppose
revolt
insurge
Antonyms
submit
obey
conform
rebeladjective
UK
/ˈrɛb.əl/
US
/ˈrɛb.əl/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "rebel forces".
rebelleQualifie une personne, un groupe ou une force opposés à une autorité établie.
Government troops clashed with rebel forces near the border.
Les troupes gouvernementales ont affronté des forces rebelles près de la frontière.
Synonyms
unruly
contumacious
wayward
refractory
recalcitrant
nonconformist
mutinous
disobedient
insurgent
defiant
rebellious

Definitions

rebelnoun
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
The rebel was captured by the authorities after the uprising.
A person who resists authority, control, or tradition.
As a teenager, she was a rebel who often challenged her parents' rules.
rebelverb
To resist or defy authority, control, or tradition.
The students decided to rebel against the new school policy by organizing a protest.
To rise in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
The citizens began to rebel against the oppressive regime, demanding freedom and justice.
rebeladjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or supporting rebels or rebellion.
Government troops clashed with rebel forces near the border.
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