The difference between Obey and Rebel

When used as verbs, obey means to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of, whereas rebel means to resist or become defiant toward an authority.

Rebel is also noun with the meaning: a person who resists an established authority, often violently.

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  1. Obey as a verb (transitive):

    To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

  2. Obey as a verb (intransitive):

    To do as one is told.

  3. Obey as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).

  1. Rebel as a noun:

    A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

  1. Rebel as a verb (intransitive):

    To resist or become defiant toward an authority.

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