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rebelliously Synonyms
Another word for rebelliously
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• adverb (Context 1)
In a defiant, insubordinate, or unruly manner that resists authority, control, or established convention.
Usage Example
"The teenager crossed his arms defiantly and refused to follow the strict household rules."
Strongest
defiantly
insubordinately
Strong
mutinously
disobediently
contumaciously
unruly
Opposites of rebelliously
The opposite of rebelliously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
obediently
submissively
compliantly
dutifully
meekly
docilely
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rebelliously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rebelliously