rebellious
/rəˈbɛljəs/
adjective
- Showing a strong desire to resist authority, control, or rules.
- The cat had a rebellious streak and would never come when called.
- Her rebellious attitude often got her into trouble with her teachers.
- The rebellious teenager refused to follow any of the school rules.
- Fighting against a government or ruler; taking part in a rebellion.
- The rebellious province declared its independence from the empire.
- The king sent his army to defeat the rebellious tribes in the north.
- Rebellious soldiers took control of the capital city.
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