rebel (against)

Definition of rebel (against)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebel (against)
disobey
Verb
  • One even got in trouble and is shackled to a wooden pillory, serving as an example to others who disobey the crown and engage in piracy.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The league fails to react to any of the players who disobey the rules.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Rebel (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebel%20%28against%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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