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REBELLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rebelling.

Rebelling - as a noun

A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freedom fighterinsurgentinsurrectionist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crusadermelioristreformerreformistsocial reformerrevolutionaryrevolutionistsubversivesubverter
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

`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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greybackjohnnyjohnny rebreb

Someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maverick

Rebelling - as a verb

Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ariseriserise up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dissentprotestresist
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break with established customs

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
renegade

Example Sentences

"She was rebelling against her parents' strict rules."
"The students were rebelling against the new dress code."
"He joined the rebel group, rebelling against the oppressive regime."
"The workers went on strike, rebelling against unfair working conditions."
"The teenagers were rebelling by skipping school and partying all night."
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Word Game Points

Is REBELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rebelling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REBELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REBELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rebelling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REBELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is REBELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rebelling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REBELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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