rebels
word · lemma: rebel
/ˈɹɛbəɫz/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫz/
RE-buhlz (noun), ri-BELZ (verb)
/ˈrɛbəlz/, /rɪˈbɛlz/
RE-buhlz (noun), ri-BELZ (verb)
Definition
People who resist authority, control, or tradition, often by fighting against a government or in protest. Can refer to those who refuse to follow rules.
Usage & Nuances
Common in political and historical contexts. Plural 'rebels' refers to groups. Can also mean people who break rules out of principle. Do not confuse with 'revels' (celebrations).
Spanish: rebeldesPortuguese (BR): rebeldesPortuguese (PT): rebeldesChinese (Simplified): 反叛者 - 叛军Chinese (Traditional): 叛軍 - 反叛者Hindi: विद्रोहीArabic: المتمردونBengali: বিদ্রোহী - বিক্ষোভকারীRussian: повстанцы - мятежникиJapanese: 反乱者 - 反抗者Vietnamese: phiến quân - người nổi loạnKorean: 반군 - 반항자Turkish: isyancılar - asi kişilerUrdu: باغی - بغاوت کرنے والےIndonesian: pemberontak - orang yang membangkang
Example Sentences
Teenagers sometimes act like rebels at home.
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The rebels quickly gained support from the villagers.
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The rebels fought against the king.
basic
Some rebels refused to surrender.
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The army tried to stop the rebels.
basic
Not all rebels use violence; some protest peacefully.
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