Rebel (en. Rebelde)

/ˈrɛbəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who opposes an authority or existing laws.
He is considered a rebel for his fight against the government.
Siya ay itinuturing na isang rebelde dahil sa kanyang laban sa pamahalaan.
A person who rebels or joins in a revolution.
Many rebels gathered for their cause.
Maraming rebelde ang nagtipun-tipon para sa kanilang layunin.
verb
The act of revolting or disobeying orders.
He rebelled against the school's regulations.
Nirebelde siya laban sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.

Etymology

English, from Middle French 'rebel', Latin 'rebellis'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rebel against the system
A person who does not conform to traditions or existing standards.
rebelde sa sistema

Related Words

revolution
A powerful change or uprising of a group against a system.
rebolusyon

Slang Meanings

brash
He's brash, doesn't want to follow the school rules.
Siga kasi siya, ayaw sumunod sa rules ng school.
troublemaker
You're such a troublemaker, always fighting with others.
Pasaway kang bata, laging nag-aaway sa iba.
against the system
They're haunting the protests, against the system.
Nagmumulto sila sa mga protest, laban sa sistema.