Synonym: defy, disobey, disregard, mutiny, revolt, riot, rise up. Similar words: thereby, rebuild, belt, bell, below, label, be left, for the best. Meaning: ['rebl] 
n. 1. `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms 2. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) 3. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action. v. 1. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance 2. break with established customs. adj. used by Northerners of Confederate soldiers.
n. 1. `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms 2. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) 3. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action. v. 1. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance 2. break with established customs. adj. used by Northerners of Confederate soldiers. 
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1 Some parts of the country fell into rebel hands.
2 Rebel forces were infiltrated into the country.
3 The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.
4 Government troops have succeeded in capturing the rebel leader.
5 She fell into the clutches of the rebel forces.
6 Young people are supposed to rebel against the Establishment.
7 The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.
8 Rebel soldiers overran the embassy last night.
9 Now the rebel army has regrouped and reorganised.
10 She has always been a bit of a rebel.
11 Amrita becomes a bold, daring rebel.
12 The colonel led a successful raid against a rebel base.
13 Reports from Chad suggest that rebel forces are advancing on the capital.
14 Despite being heavily outgunned, the rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city.
15 UN officials mediated between the rebel fighters and the government.
16 There were unconfirmed reports that the rebel army was advancing on the town.
17 There were unconfirmed reports that the rebel army was advancing upon the town.
18 Rebel troops were being rearmed.
19 Government troops repulsed an attack by rebel forces.
20 Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle.
21 The area is still being pounded by rebel guns.
22 Alex has always been a bit of a rebel.
23 Rebel troops stormed the presidential palace.
24 A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.
25 The soldiers are in combat with rebel forces.
26 He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers.
27 The newspapers have branded the rebel MP disloyal.
28 I was startled at the news that 129 persons were killed last Sunday in the attempt by rebel air force officers to overthrow the government in the capital.
29 The government denies that any of its territory is under rebel control.
30 The government has regained control of the capital from rebel forces.
More similar words: thereby, rebuild, belt, bell, below, label, be left, for the best, come before, believe, belong to, believe in, leave behind, for the time being, at the beginning, at the beginning of, get the better of.