re|bel´ler

re|bel´ler
reb|el «noun, adjective. REHB uhl; verb. rih BEHL», noun, adjective, verb, re|belled, re|bel|ling.
–n.
1. a person who resists or fights against authority instead of obeying: »

The rebels armed themselves against the government.

SYNONYM(S): insurgent.
2. Also, Rebel. U.S. Historical. a Confederate, especially a Confederate soldier: »

The Rebels are reported to have ordered an entire fleet from French builders (New Mexican Review).

╂[< Old French rebelle, learned borrowing < Latin rebellis < rebellāre; see the verb]
–adj.
1. defying law or authority: »

a rebel army.

2. Also, Rebel. U.S. Historical. Confederate: »

the Rebel flag.

–v.i.
1. to resist or fight against law or authority: »

The harassed soldiers decided to rebel.

SYNONYM(S): revolt, mutiny.
2. Figurative. to feel a great dislike or opposition: »

We rebelled at having to stay in on so fine a day.

╂[< Old French rebeller < Latin rebellāre < re- again + bellāre to wage war < bellum war. See etym. of doublet revel. (Cf. ↑revel)]
–re|bel´ler, noun.

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