rebel
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rebels · rebelling · rebelled
Sense 1
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To forcefully subvert the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rebel” mean?
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
Is “rebel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.