rebel
Native recording
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- 1 rebel、stage a rebellion、commit treason
This verb means to stage or launch a rebellion against a government, ruler, or established authority, usually in a serious political or military context.
rebel、stage a rebellion、commit treason
It describes organized rebellion against state power, a government, a ruler, or another established authority.
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ทหารกลุ่มหนึ่งก่อกบฏ thahǎan klùm nʉ̀ŋ kɔ̀ɔ kabòt A group of soldiers staged a rebellion. ทหารกลุ่มหนึ่งก่อกบฏ details
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ก่อกบฏต่อรัฐบาล kɔ̀ɔ kabòt tɔ̀ɔ rátthabaan to rebel against the government ก่อกบฏต่อรัฐบาล details
Learning notes
Explanation
ก่อกบฏ is made from ก่อ, “to cause or bring about,” and กบฏ, “rebellion” or “rebel.” It is not used for ordinary disagreement. It carries a serious sense of organized rebellion against a government, ruler, or state authority, and is common in news, history, politics, military, and legal contexts.
Usage
Use this word when discussing attempted coups, rebel groups, historical uprisings, plots to overthrow a government, or military and political acts of treason.
Caution
Do not use this for everyday defiance, rule-breaking, or mild opposition at work or school. Words such as ต่อต้าน, ขัดขืน, or ประท้วง are more appropriate in those situations.
Differences from similar words
1 rebel synonyms
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กบฏ is a noun meaning a rebel or rebellion. ก่อกบฏ is the verb phrase meaning to launch or carry out a rebellion.
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ต่อต้าน means to oppose or resist in a broad range of situations. ก่อกบฏ is much stronger and refers to organized rebellion against a government or ruling authority.
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ประท้วง means to protest or demonstrate. ก่อกบฏ goes beyond protest and implies rebellion or treason against established authority.