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REBELS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rebels.

Rebels - 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

Rebels - 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

"The rebels launched an attack on the enemy stronghold."
"The rebels were eventually defeated by the government forces."
"The rebels fought bravely for their independence."
"The government cracked down on the rebels' activities."
"The rebels were armed and ready for the battle."
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Word Game Points

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

REBELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is REBELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rebels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REBELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is REBELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rebels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REBELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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