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rebel vs revolt

revolt vs rebel

rebel and revolt both are nouns.

rebel and revolt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rebel Yes No Yes No
revolt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, revolt is a hyponym of rebel; that is, revolt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rebel:
  • rebel: take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
  • revolt: make revolution
Other hyponyms of rebel include mutiny.
rebel (noun) revolt (noun)
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
rebel (verb) revolt (verb)
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
break with established customs fill with distaste
make revolution
Difference between rebel and revolt

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