rebellious

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Refusing to obey rules or those in authority.

   She was a rebellious teenager who broke every rule.

2. 2
   adj

   Taking part in an armed fight against a government.

   The rebellious troops seized the capital city.

Common collocations

• rebellious crew Adjective + noun

From Middle English rebellious; equivalent to rebel + -ious.

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