rebellious
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Britannica Dictionary definition of REBELLIOUS
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fighting against a government
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a rebellious army
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rebellious peasants
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[more rebellious; most rebellious]
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refusing to obey rules or authority or to accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.
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having or showing a tendency to rebel
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a rebellious child
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a rebellious look
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He's always had a rebellious streak. [=he has always been inclined to disobey]
— rebelliously
adverb-
She glared back rebelliously.
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He responded rebelliously.
