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rebel, rebellious
Definition
To rebel is to refuse to submit to someone's authority. That is, to refuse to obey one's leader.
- Passive rebellion happens when people refuse to do what the authorities over them have commanded.
- Active rebellion happens when people directly oppose or disobey their authorities.
- To rebel can also refer to people going to war against a government or leader that is ruling over them. People may do this when they believe that the government or leader is ruling unjustly.