rebels
[noun: /ˈrɛbəlz/, verb: /rɪˈbɛlz/]
noun/verbmasculine/feminine (noun); N/A (verb)pl: rebels (noun is both singular and plural in form, but functions as plural)
rebeldes (noun); rebela-se (verb)
1. (noun) People who resist or fight against an established authority, government, or system
The rebels fought against the oppressive regime for years.
Os rebeldes lutaram contra o regime opressivo por anos.
2. (verb, third person singular) To resist or defy an authority, rule, or convention
She rebels against her parents' strict rules.
Ela se rebela contra as regras rigorosas dos pais.
3. (noun) People who reject social norms or conventional behavior
The rebels in the 1960s challenged traditional values.
Os rebeldes dos anos 1960 desafiaram os valores tradicionais.
In Brazilian culture, the term 'rebeldes' has romantic connotations, often associated with 1960s counterculture and artistic movements. In the USA, 'rebels' carries similar cultural weight but also has strong historical significance tied to the Civil War. Both cultures view rebels as either heroes fighting injustice or troublemakers, depending on context and perspective.
NYC Slang
rebels/troublemakers; can also refer to members of the New York Rebels sports team
Related Idioms & Phrases
rebel without a cause - someone who opposes authority without clear motivation
rebel against the machine - to resist established institutions and power structures
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