rebel
gb/ɹˈɛbəl/ us/ɹˈɛbəl/
B1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
person fighting authority or government
A person who fights against the government or people in power.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a rebel (against [authority])
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "rebel" (a person) with "rebellion" (the action or event). Use "rebel" for people (e.g., "The rebels attacked"), and "rebellion" for the uprising (e.g., "The rebellion lasted three years"). Also note stress: noun is usually pronounced RE-bel /ˈreb.əl/.
Synonyma
insurgent (More formal; strongly suggests organized, often armed, resistance against a government.)
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revolutionary (Stresses wanting complete political or social change, often with a strong ideological motive.)
Antonyma
loyalist (Someone who supports the existing government or ruler instead of fighting it.)
Kolokace
rebel forces
|rebel group
|rebel leader
|rebel army
|armed rebels
|government and rebel troops
Témata
politics
|conflict
|society
|law
Příklady
- The rebel forces advanced toward the capital overnight.
- Several rebel groups signed a peace agreement with the government.
- The army launched an attack on rebel-held areas in the north.
- The president refused to negotiate directly with the rebel leader.
- Many rebels laid down their weapons after the ceasefire.
Učební příklady
- The rebels fought against the king.
- Soldiers tried to stop the rebel army.
- The government made a deal with the rebels.
- Some rebels left the group and went home.
- The rebel leader was arrested by the police.
Sloveso
B1
action
2
oppose and refuse to obey authority
To fight against or strongly refuse to follow rules or control from someone in power.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] rebels against [authority or rule]
Častá chyba:
Learners often say *"rebel to" or "rebel with" instead of the correct pattern "rebel against" (e.g., "They rebelled against the law"). Also, the verb is pronounced re-BEL /rɪˈbel/, with stress on the second syllable, unlike the noun RE-bel.
Synonyma
revolt (Often stronger and more formal; can suggest a large, organized, and sometimes violent action.)
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resist (Broader; may be quieter or less open, not always open refusal.)
Antonyma
submit (To accept authority or control and stop resisting it.)
Kolokace
rebel against
|teenagers rebel
|workers rebelled
|openly rebel
|rebel against authority
|rebel against parents
Témata
society
|relationships
|conflict
|politics
|law
Příklady
- The students rebelled against the new dress code.
- Several regions rebelled against the central government after the election.
- Teenagers often rebel against their parents as they search for independence.
- Workers threatened to rebel if their wages were cut again.
- He quietly rebelled against company culture by refusing to work late every night.
Učební příklady
- The people rebelled against the king.
- Many young people rebel against strict rules.
- She rebelled against her parents and left home.
- The city tried to rebel against the new law.
- If we all rebel, they must listen to us.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
person who rejects social norms
Someone who does not follow normal rules or ways of living, often on purpose.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is (a bit of) a rebel
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think a "rebel" in this sense must be violent or political. In everyday speech, it often just means someone who likes to break normal rules (fashion, music, lifestyle) without any fighting.
Synonyma
nonconformist (More formal; stresses not following accepted ideas or behavior, especially socially or artistically.)
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maverick (Suggests an independent person who does things in an unusual way, often in a professional field.)
Antonyma
conformist (Someone who follows the usual rules and ways of doing things and does not challenge them.)
Kolokace
teenage rebel
|a bit of a rebel
|born rebel
|creative rebel
|rebel streak
|independent rebel
Témata
personality
|relationships
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- As a teenager he was a real rebel, always challenging school rules.
- She dresses like a rebel, in bright colors and unusual styles.
- He likes to think of himself as a rebel in the tech industry.
- Even in a conservative town, there are always a few rebels who do things differently.
- Her parents were shocked that their quiet son had become such a rebel at university.
Učební příklady
- My brother is a rebel and hates rules.
- At school she was a rebel who skipped class.
- He is a bit of a rebel and wears strange clothes.
- I was a teenage rebel and argued with everyone.
- Their daughter is a rebel who wants to live her own way.
Sloveso
B2
action
4
body or mind strongly rejects something
When your body or mind strongly says "no" to something and cannot accept it.
Vzorec užití:
[body part or feelings] rebel against [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overextend this sense and use it for simple dislike (e.g., *"I rebel that movie"). Use it mainly for strong physical or inner reactions: "my stomach rebelled", "my conscience rebelled". For simple dislike, say "I don't like" or "I hate".
Synonyma
reject (Broader and more literal; does not carry the same emotional or physical struggle implied by "rebel".)
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protest (Emphasizes strong disagreement or discomfort, but not always physical like a stomach reaction.)
Antonyma
accept (To receive or tolerate something without strong negative reaction.)
Kolokace
stomach rebelled
|conscience rebelled
|mind rebelled
|eyes rebelled
|body rebelled against
|rebel at the thought
Témata
health
|emotions
|body
Příklady
- His stomach rebelled after the fifth slice of cake.
- Her conscience rebelled at the idea of lying to her friend.
- My eyes rebelled against staring at the screen all night.
- His whole body rebelled when he tried to get out of bed at 5 a.m.
- She wanted to agree, but something deep inside her rebelled.
Učební příklady
- My stomach rebelled after that bad food.
- Her body rebelled when she tried the hard exercise.
- His conscience rebelled when he took the money.
- My eyes rebelled after many hours on the phone.
- Part of me rebelled at the idea of cheating.
adjective
B2
property
5
connected with rebels or rebellion
About people or groups who fight against the government or rulers.
Vzorec užití:
rebel [group / forces / leader / territory]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse noun and adjective use, saying *"the rebels forces" instead of "the rebel forces". Use the adjective before a noun ("rebel forces"), and the noun alone when referring to the people ("the rebels").
Synonyma
insurgent (Often used before nouns (insurgent forces); slightly more formal and journalistic.)
Antonyma
government (Used attributively (government forces, government troops) to refer to the side in power, opposing rebel groups.)
Kolokace
rebel forces
|rebel troops
|rebel leader
|rebel-controlled areas
|rebel-held territory
|rebel stronghold
Témata
politics
|conflict
|law
Příklady
- Rebel forces captured several towns near the border.
- The army attacked a rebel stronghold in the mountains.
- Aid workers negotiated access to rebel-held areas.
- A rebel leader signed the peace deal on live television.
- The conflict has left both government and rebel troops exhausted.
Učební příklady
- Rebel forces fought the national army.
- They lost control of the city to rebel troops.
- Food could not reach the rebel-held village.
- The rebel leader spoke on the radio.
- The town is between government and rebel areas.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
rebel
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛbəl/
US/ɹˈɛbəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
rebel (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (rebel)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: rebel
- Plural: rebels
Verb
- Base: rebel
- 3rd Person Singular: rebels
- Present Participle: rebelling
- Past: rebelled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
rebels
noun
rebelling
verb
rebelled
verb
Core family
rebellion
noun B1
rebellious
adjective B2
Related words
rebelliously
adverb
Advanced or less common
rebelliousness
noun
Gramatické poznámky
- Irregular present participle: rebelling Verb
- Irregular past: rebelled Verb
Výrazy
a rebel at heart
1/ə ɹˈɛbəl ˈæt hˈɑɹt/
idiom
person whose nature is rebellious
Someone who is naturally a rebel inside, even if they do not always show it.
Příklady
- She works in an office, but she is a rebel at heart.
- He may look quiet, but he's a rebel at heart who questions everything.
- Despite his uniform, he remains a rebel at heart.
born rebel
1/bˈɔɹn ɹˈɛbəl/
fixed phrase
person naturally inclined to rebel
Someone who seems to be a rebel from an early age and always hates rules or control.
Příklady
- She was a born rebel, questioning everything from childhood.
- He describes himself as a born rebel who never fits into any system.
- As a born rebel, he struggled in very strict workplaces.
rebel against
1/ɹɪbˈɛl əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
oppose or resist authority or rules
To fight or strongly say no to rules or control from a person, group, or system.
Příklady
- Many young people rebel against their parents' ideas.
- Citizens began to rebel against the new tax laws.
- He finally rebelled against working every weekend for no extra pay.
rebel at
1/ɹˈɛbəl ˈæt/
phrasal verb
formal
strongly dislike or resist an idea
To strongly dislike or feel you cannot accept an idea or situation.
Příklady
- Many employees rebelled at the suggestion of longer working hours.
- She instinctively rebelled at the idea of giving up her independence.
- His mind rebelled at the thought of starting over again.
rebel forces
1/ɹˈɛbəl fˈɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
armed groups fighting government
Groups of soldiers or fighters who fight against the government or people in power.
Příklady
- Rebel forces advanced on the capital during the night.
- The government signed a ceasefire with the rebel forces.
- Aid workers needed permission from both government and rebel forces.
rebel leader
1/ɹˈɛbəl lˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
head or commander of rebel group
The main person who leads a group of rebels.
Příklady
- The rebel leader agreed to attend peace talks.
- Several rebel leaders were arrested after the failed coup.
- The government accused the rebel leader of war crimes.
rebel without a cause
1/ɹɪbˈɛl wɪðˈaʊt ə kˈɔz/
idiom
rebellious person with no clear reason
A person, especially a young person, who acts like a rebel but does not have a strong or serious reason.
Příklady
- He plays the role of a rebel without a cause in the series.
- At sixteen she was a bit of a rebel without a cause, breaking rules just to shock people.
- The article described him as a rebel without a cause in modern politics.
teenage rebel
1/tˈinˌeɪd͡ʒ ɹˈɛbəl/
fixed phrase
rule-breaking or nonconforming teenager
A teenager who often fights rules or does not behave in the way adults want or expect.
Příklady
- He was a classic teenage rebel who argued with every teacher.
- As a teenage rebel, she dyed her hair bright blue.
- The film tells the story of a teenage rebel in a small town.