rebel
/ɹɪˈbɛl/ verb B2- To resist or become defiant toward an authority. · to rebel against the system
- To forcefully subvert the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.
He/she/it rebels · Past rebelled · Past participle rebelled · -ing form rebelling
Verb forms
- Base form
- rebel
- He/she/it
- rebels
- Past
- rebelled
- Past participle
- rebelled
- -ing form
- rebelling
An irregular verb: learn its past and past participle by heart.
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THE MEMBERS of the Body rebelled against the Belly, and said, “Why should we be perpetually engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but take your rest, and enjoy yourself in luxury and self-indulgence?” The Members carried out their resolve and refused their assistance to the Belly.
I might have rebelled against these exasperating solos had it not been that he usually terminated them by playing in quick succession a whole series of my favourite airs as a slight compensation for the trial upon my patience.
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