to rebel
Third Person
rebels
Present Participle
rebelling
Past Tense
rebelled
Past Participle
rebelled
1
to oppose a ruler or government
- The citizens decided to rebel against the oppressive regime, demanding freedom and equality.
- Throughout history, people have rebelled to protest against unjust laws and policies.
- The oppressed population began to rebel, seeking autonomy and self-determination.
- Despite the risks, some brave individuals choose to rebel for the sake of human rights.
- The group of activists aims to inspire others to rebel against systemic injustice.
2
to resist or refuse to follow rules, authority, or social norms
transitive
- The teenager decided to rebel against the curfew set by her parents.
- She rebelled against the societal expectations and pursued her own career goals.
- He often rebels against authority, questioning the rules in every situation.
- They decided to rebel against the established customs and create a new movement.
- The young artist rebelled against the traditional art world by creating avant-garde works.
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