Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rebel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
recusant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
rebel (noun) | recusant (noun) |
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a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) | someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct |
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action |
rebel (adjective) | recusant (adjective) |
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refusing to submit to authority | |
(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England |
rebel (verb) | recusant (verb) |
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take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance | |
break with established customs |