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rebelling

[/rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)
rebelando
1. Rising up in armed resistance against an established authority or government
The colonists were rebelling against British rule.
Os colonos estavam rebelando-se contra o domínio britânico.
2. Resisting or defying an authority, rule, or convention
She's rebelling against her parents' strict rules.
Ela está se rebelando contra as regras rígidas de seus pais.
3. Acting in opposition to something; refusing to accept or comply
His body was rebelling against the medication.
Seu corpo estava se rebelando contra a medicação.
NYC Slang
actin' out / trippin'
Synonyms
revoltingdefyingresistinguprisingmutinying
Antonyms
obeyingcomplyingsubmittingconforming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rebelando-se
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
rebelando-se
Common in urban areas
Portugal
rebelando-se
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'revoltando-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

rebelling against the establishment
rebelling against the system
rebelling against authority
a rebelling spirit
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