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rebel in Malay

pemberontak

/ˈɹɛb.əl/

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Australia/ˈɹeb.əl/

rebel in Malay: pemberontak. In English, rebel means a person who resists an established authority, often violently.

Malay words for rebel

person who resists an established authority
pemberontak

English meaning of rebel

  1. noun A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
  2. noun Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
  3. verb To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
  4. verb To forcefully subvert the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.

Full definition of rebel

rebel in a sentence

  • A group of rebels defied the general's orders and split off from the main army.
  • My little sister is such a rebel - coming home late, piercing her ears, and refusing to do any of her chores.
  • to rebel against the system

Synonyms of rebel

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Questions about rebel in Malay

What is the meaning of rebel in Malay?
Rebel in Malay is pemberontak.
Apakah maksud rebel dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rebel: pemberontak.
What does rebel mean in English?
Rebel means a person who resists an established authority, often violently.

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