rebel vs protest

rebel and protest both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rebel	Yes	No	Yes	No
protest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, protest is a hypernym of rebel; that is, protest is a word with a broader meaning than rebel:

Other hypernyms of rebel include dissent, resist.

As verbs, protest is a hypernym of rebel; that is, protest is a word with a broader meaning than rebel:

Other hypernyms of rebel include dissent, resist.

rebel (noun)	protest (noun)
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)	the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action	a formal and solemn declaration of objection
	the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

rebel (verb)	protest (verb)
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance	utter words of protest
break with established customs	affirm or avow formally or solemnly
	express opposition through action or words