I. reb·el ˈre-bəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rebellis, from re- + bellum war, from Old Latin duellum
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler
b. : of or relating to rebels
the rebel camp
2. : disobedient , rebellious
II. rebel noun
Date: 14th century
: one who rebels or participates in a rebellion
III. re·bel ri-ˈbel intransitive verb
( re·belled ; re·bel·ling )
Date: 14th century
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