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revolt vs rebel

rebel vs revolt

revolt and rebel both are nouns.

revolt and rebel both are verbs.

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

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