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rebelling

Rebelling (noun) means the act of resisting or fighting against authority. Example: “His constant rebelling worried his teachers.”

noun
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The act of resisting or fighting against authority.
"His constant rebelling worried his teachers."

How to use rebelling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of rebelling — resisting rules, authority, or expectations.

Word forms

rebellings plural

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Etymology

From Middle English rebellyng; equivalent to rebel + -ing.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rebelling” mean?

The word “rebelling” means the act of resisting or fighting against authority. In plain terms, the ongoing act of rebelling — resisting rules, authority, or expectations.

How do you use “rebelling” in a sentence?

Here is “rebelling” used in a sentence: “His constant rebelling worried his teachers.”

What part of speech is “rebelling”?

“Rebelling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of rebelling?

"rebelling" (noun) means the act of resisting or fighting against authority.

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