Loyal
Loyal adjective - Steadfast in allegiance or duty.
Usage example: loyal friends stood by him
Rebellious is an antonym for loyal.
Rebellious
Rebellious adjective - Taking part in a rebellion.
Usage example: the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government
Nearby Words: rebellion, rebelliousness
Both words in one sentence
- Originally a by-the-book secondary character who is more loyal to Starfleet than the rest of the cast, Eddington is eventually revealed to be a Mole for the rebellious Maquis.
Source: The Mole / Live-Action TV -
This isn't counting the more rebellious elements of the 33rd that were executed before the events of the game, or the civilians who are fanatically loyal to the 33rd's leader John Konrad...
Source: Mêlée à Trois - She may be rebellious, loyal, or somewhere in between, but will be kicking your ass.
Source: Trope Distinctions / A to C
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