̘. ̈n.ˈrebl n.,
adj., & v. --n. 1 a
person who fights
against, resists, or refuses
allegiance to,
the established
government. 2 a person or
thing that resists
authority or
control. --adj. (attrib.) 1
rebellious. 2 of or
concerning rebels. 3 in
rebellion. --v.intr. (rebelled, rebelling; US rebeled, rebeling) (usu. foll. by against) 1
act as a rebel;
revolt. 2
feel or
display repugnance. [ME f. OF rebelle, rebeller f. L rebellis (as
RE-, bellum war)]