Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rebel

noun, verb
/ˈrɛb.əl/
Definition
A person who resists or fights against an authority, control, or tradition.
Examples
  • The young rebel organized protests against the unfair laws.
  • Many artists are seen as rebels challenging societal expectations.
  • During the meeting, he chose to rebel against the group decision.
Meaning
To rebel means to oppose or defy a governing power or established norms.
Synonyms
  • insurgent
  • revolutionary
  • dissenter
  • nonconformist