1. a person who fights against or refuses to obey authority, especially the government
2. a person who does not follow accepted standards of behavior

1. to fight against or refuse to obey authority
2. to feel or show strong disagreement with something

Examples

• The rebels fought against the corrupt government.
• She was always a rebel in school, questioning every rule.
• The citizens decided to rebel against the unfair taxes.
• His stomach rebelled against the spicy food.
• The teenage rebel dyed her hair bright purple.
• The colonists rebelled against British rule.
• Many students rebel against strict dress codes.