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rebels

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛb.əlz]

Word

Context: “politics”

(noun) people who fight against a government or authority because they want change. It's like when someone doesn’t agree with rules and wants to make things better in their own way.

Example

The rebels fought for their freedom and rights.

Example

The citizens did not support the rebels and preferred to follow the government.

Example

Why did the rebels decide to take action against the government?

Context: “disobedience”

(verb) to resist or fight against authority or control. It’s like when a kid doesn’t want to follow rules at school and decides to do the opposite.

Example

Many students rebel against unfair rules in school.

Example

He never rebels against his parents and always follows their advice.

Example

Have you ever rebelled against something you thought was unfair?

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