rebellious Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite resisting control or authority
- temperamentally rebellious
- a rebellious crew
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adjective satellite discontented as toward authority
malcontent; ill-affected; disaffected.
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adjective satellite participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
- the rebelling confederacy
WordNet
Re*bel"lious adjective
Definitions
Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. "Thy rebellious crew." "Proud rebellious arms." Milton. --Re*bel"lious*ly , adv. --Re*bel"lious*ness , n.
