rebel

Definition

A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

Etymology

From Middle English rebel, rebell, from Old French rebelle, from Latin rebellis (“waging war again; insurgent”), from rebellō (“I wage war again, fight back”), from re- (“again, back”) + bellō (“I wage war”).

Example Sentences

• "A group of rebels defied the general's orders and split off from the main army."
• "My little sister is such a rebel - coming home late, piercing her ears, and refusing to do any of her chores."

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