noun
rebelling
Rebelling (noun) means the act of resisting or fighting against authority. Example: “His constant rebelling worried his teachers.”
noun
1
The act of resisting or fighting against authority.
"His constant rebelling worried his teachers."
How to use rebelling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of rebelling — resisting rules, authority, or expectations.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like rebelling.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- rebellings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
His constant _____ worried his teachers.
Etymology
Came into English from Middle English rebellyng, equivalent to rebel plus -ing.
Rhymes for rebelling
telling
welling
selling
yelling
felling
spelling
dwelling
swelling
smelling
shelling
gruelling
modelling
See all rhymes for rebelling →
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.
