Resist and Rebel

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Rebel is a synonym for resist. In some cases you can use "Rebel" instead a verb "Resist".

Rebel

Rebel verb - To rise up against established authority.
Usage example: the colonists rebelled in the wake of an onslaught of abuses

Resist is a synonym for rebel in action topic. You can use "Resist" instead a verb "Rebel", if it concerns topics such as revolt, defy, refuse to obey.

Nearby Word: rebelled

Common collocations

control resist control rebel control
time resist time rebel time
authority resist authority rebel authority
orders resist orders rebel orders
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