[reb.el] adj [ME, fr. OF rebelle, fr. L rebellis, fr. re- + bellum war, fr. OL duellum] (14c) 1 a: opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler b: of or relating to rebels "the ~ camp"
2: disobedient, rebellious
[2]rebel n (14c): one who rebels or participates in a rebellion [3]re.bel vi re.belled ; re.bel.ling (14c) 1 a: to oppose or disobey one in authority or control b: to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government
2. a: to act in or show opposition or disobedience "rebelled against the conventions of polite society" b: to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion "rebelled at the injustice of life"