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rebelam-se

[ʁe.be.ˈlɐ̃w̃ sə]
verb
they rebel; they revolt
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'rebelar-se' - to rise up in opposition or resistance against authority, rules, or established norms
The citizens rebel against the oppressive government.
Os cidadãos rebelam-se contra o governo opressivo.
2. To resist or refuse to comply with something; to show reluctance or defiance
The teenagers rebel against their parents' rules.
Os adolescentes rebelam-se contra as regras dos pais.
NYC Slang
they buck the system; they push back
Synonyms
revoltam-seinsurgem-sesublevam-seopõem-seresistem
Antonyms
obedecemsubmetem-seconformam-seacatam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rebelam-se
Common usage across Brazil
Portugal
rebelam-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rebelar-se contra a autoridade
rebelar-se contra as injustiças
rebelar-se contra o status quo
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