rebellious

Meanings

• adjective

  Resisting or refusing to obey authority, control, or custom.

  - "The rebellious students refused to follow the dress code."
  - "His rebellious nature made it difficult for him to fit in."

• adjective

  Acting in a defiant or disobedient way, especially on a large scale.

  - "The rebellious peasants rose up against their oppressive rulers."
  - "The rebellious colony declared its independence from the mother country."

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Antonyms

docile

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Synonyms

defiant , restive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rebellious
belluous , cellulous , fellous , hellacious , jellous , pellucid , telluric , welleous

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Variants

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rebellious , rebelliously , rebelliousness , rebelliousnesses , rebellious streak

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Forms

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rebelliously, more rebellious, most rebellious

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Etymology

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From Old French rebeller, meaning 'to rebel, resist'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rebellious' comes from the Latin word rebellare, which means 'to rebel, resist'.

2. The rebellious planet Mars is named after the Roman god of war, who was known for his rebellious nature.

3. The term 'rebellious' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revolution: A fundamental change in power or organizational structures, often brought about by rebellion.

2. Rebel: A person who resists authority or control.

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Culture

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The term 'rebellious' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with themes of rebellion against oppressive regimes or societal norms. It is also a common theme in music, particularly in genres such as punk and heavy metal. In art, rebelliousness is often depicted through provocative and controversial works.

How to Memorize "rebellious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people standing up against an oppressive ruler or societal norm. Visualize the determination and defiance in their eyes and actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rebellious' with defiance, resistance, and independence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the REBEL acronym: Resist, Evade, Battle, Escape, Live.

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