rebel against
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: ˈrɛbəl əˈɡɛnst
Definition
Act in opposition to an established authority, rule, or expectation.
Examples
The colonies began to rebel against the heavy taxes imposed by the crown.
It is common for adolescents to rebel against the values of their parents.
The workers chose to rebel against the new management policies by organizing a strike.
How to Use rebel against
- rebel against [authority] (phrasal verb)
- to actively oppose a person or institution in power — "He decided to rebel against his father's career expectations."
- rebel against [rules/norms] (phrasal verb)
- to refuse to follow established standards or laws — "The artistic movement sought to rebel against traditional styles of painting."
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