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Topic: Politics

rebeldom

IPA: /rɪˈbɛldəm/

KK: /rɪˈbɛldəm/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being a rebel, or a group of rebels considered together.

Example: The rebeldom in the region made it difficult for the government to maintain control.

rebellion

IPA: /rɪˈbɛl.jən/

KK: /rɪˈbɛl.jən/

noun

Definition: A situation where people fight against or refuse to obey the rules of a government or authority.

Example: The rebellion against the unfair laws led to significant changes in the country.

rebellious

IPA: /rɪˈbɛl.jəs/

KK: /rɪˈbɛl.jəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who resists authority or control, often by behaving in a way that challenges rules or norms.

Example: The rebellious teenager often questioned the rules set by her parents.

rebelliousness

IPA: /rɪˈbɛljəsnəs/

KK: /rɪˈbɛljəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of resisting authority or control, often by refusing to obey rules or norms.

Example: Her rebelliousness often led her to challenge the school's strict rules.

rebuff

IPA: /rɪˈbʌf/

KK: /rɪˈbʌf/

noun

Definition: A sudden and sharp rejection or refusal of something, often in a direct or rude manner.

Example: She received a rebuff when she asked for a raise at work.

transitive verb

Definition: To reject someone or something in a rude or blunt way.

Example: She decided to rebuff his advances politely but firmly.

rebut

IPA: /rɪˈbʌt/

KK: /rɪˈbʌt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To present evidence or arguments that contradict or oppose something that has been said or claimed.

Example: During the debate, she decided to rebut the accusations made against her.

transitive verb

Definition: To argue against something or to prove that it is wrong by providing evidence or reasons.

Example: The lawyer was able to rebut the accusations with strong evidence.

rebuttable

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtəbl/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be challenged or disproven with evidence or argument.

Example: The lawyer presented a rebuttable presumption in court, allowing the opposing side to provide evidence against it.

rebuttal

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtəl/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtəl/

noun

Definition: A response or statement that argues against something, often used to counter an argument or claim.

Example: During the debate, she prepared a strong rebuttal to his points.

rebutter

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtə/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtər/

noun

Definition: A person who argues against or disproves a statement or claim.

Example: The rebutter presented strong evidence to counter the accusations made against him.

recalcitrance

IPA: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trəns/

KK: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trəns/

noun

Definition: The condition of being stubbornly resistant to authority or control, often refusing to obey rules or follow orders.

Example: His recalcitrance made it difficult for the teacher to manage the classroom effectively.

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