C1noun 1K

Rebel

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrebl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrebl/"]/

Meaning of Rebel

a person who fights against the government of their country

In simple words: A person who does not follow rules and fights against authority.

Rebel in a sentence

• The rebel refused to obey the king's orders and sparked a rebellion.
• During the civil war, many rebels took up arms against the government.
• She was a rebel in school, always challenging the strict rules.
• The young artist was seen as a rebel in the traditional art community.

How to use Rebel

Used to describe someone who opposes authority or tradition. Can be positive (e.g., freedom fighter) or negative (e.g., troublemaker) depending on context.

Grammar pattern

rebel + against + authority

Memory hint

Think of 'rebel' as 're-bell' — someone ringing a bell to challenge the status quo.

Related words

Collocations with Rebel

• anti-government
• leftist
• left-wing
• band
• group
• back
• help
• support
• be based…
• advance
• attack something
• faction
• group
• movement
• against the rebel
• rebel against
• a bit of a rebel
• something of a rebel
• anti-government
• leftist
• left-wing
• band
• group
• back
• help
• support
• be based…
• advance
• attack something
• faction
• group
• movement
• against the rebel
• rebel against
• a bit of a rebel
• something of a rebel
• anti-government
• leftist
• left-wing
• band
• group
• back
• help
• support
• be based…
• advance
• attack something
• faction
• group
• movement
• against the rebel
• rebel against
• a bit of a rebel
• something of a rebel

Synonyms for Rebel

• insurgent
• dissenter
• revolutionary
• nonconformist
• defector

Opposites of Rebel

• follower
• obedient
• conformist

Common mistakes with Rebel

• 'Rebel' is often confused with 'rebel against' — make sure to use the correct phrase.
• Learners may omit the subject when saying, 'He rebels' instead of 'He is a rebel.'
• Confusion between 'rebel' as a noun and 'rebel' as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Rebel

What does Rebel mean?

A person who does not follow rules and fights against authority.

What is the definition of Rebel?

a person who fights against the government of their country

How do you use Rebel in a sentence?

The rebel refused to obey the king's orders and sparked a rebellion.

Can you give another example of Rebel?

During the civil war, many rebels took up arms against the government.

What are synonyms for Rebel?

Common alternatives include insurgent, dissenter, revolutionary, nonconformist, defector.

What is the opposite of Rebel?

Opposite meanings include follower, obedient, conformist.

What words go with Rebel?

It commonly pairs with anti-government, leftist, left-wing, band, group, back, help, support, be based…, advance, attack something, faction, group, movement, against the rebel, rebel against, a bit of a rebel, something of a rebel, anti-government, leftist, left-wing, band, group, back, help, support, be based…, advance, attack something, faction, group, movement, against the rebel, rebel against, a bit of a rebel, something of a rebel, anti-government, leftist, left-wing, band, group, back, help, support, be based…, advance, attack something, faction, group, movement, against the rebel, rebel against, a bit of a rebel, something of a rebel.

What are common mistakes when using Rebel?

'Rebel' is often confused with 'rebel against' — make sure to use the correct phrase. Learners may omit the subject when saying, 'He rebels' instead of 'He is a rebel.' Confusion between 'rebel' as a noun and 'rebel' as a verb.

How do you pronounce Rebel?

US: /["/ˈrebl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrebl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rebel?

Used to describe someone who opposes authority or tradition. Can be positive (e.g., freedom fighter) or negative (e.g., troublemaker) depending on context.

What CEFR level is Rebel?

"Rebel" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.