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Webster 1913 Edition


Rebellious

Re-bel′lious

(rē̍-bĕl′yŭs)
,
Adj.
Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force.
“Thy rebellious crew.” “Proud rebellious arms.”
Milton.
Re-bel′lious-ly
,
adv.
Re-bel′lious-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Rebellious

REBEL'LIOUS

,
Adj.
Engaged in rebellion; renouncing the authority and dominion of the government to which allegiance is due; traitorously resisting government or lawful authority. Deut. 9. Deut. 21.

Definition 2024


rebellious

rebellious

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Adjective

rebellious (comparative more rebellious, superlative most rebellious)

  1. Showing rebellion.

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