Rebel
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈreb.əl/
US
/ˈreb.əl/
Level: b2
Definition
(n) : A person who resists authority or established rules.
(v) : To oppose or resist authority or control.
(v) : To oppose or resist authority or control.
Example
"The rebel escaped."
"Some teenagers rebel against strict family rules as they grow older."
"The rebels fought because they believed the government treated them unfairly."
Explanation
A rebel is a person who refuses to obey authority, rules, or accepted ways of behaving. As a verb, to rebel means to resist or fight against authority, control, or tradition. People may rebel against unfair treatment, strict rules, or governments. The word can describe political actions as well as everyday behaviour.