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rebellious
01
(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most rebellious
Comparative
more rebellious
gradable
Examples
The rebellious teenager frequently clashed with their parents over curfews and household rules.
02
engaged in active, organized opposition or uprising against a constituted government or authority
Examples
The region became rebellious after the government imposed new taxes.
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rebelliousness
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