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rebelling

Pronunciation: [rɪˈbɛlɪŋ]

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Learn how to use rebelling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “social behavior”

(verb) when someone fights against rules or authority. It's like when kids don’t listen to their parents because they want to do things their own way.

Example

The students are rebelling against the new school rules to express their opinions.

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She is not rebelling; she follows the rules without question.

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Why are they rebelling against the decisions made by the teachers?

Context: “politics”

(verb) to resist or rise up against a government or authority. This is often done when people feel their rights are not being respected, like fighting for freedom.

Example

The citizens are rebelling to demand their rights and freedoms.

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They are not rebelling; they are supporting the government instead.

Example

What is the reason behind the people rebelling against the country's leadership?

How to pronounce rebelling

Pronunciation: [rɪˈbɛlɪŋ]

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