Revolutionary Language

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression

  • The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule.
  • We finally achieved our liberation from that awful job.
  • I'm all about that self-liberation, man.
  • Reading books is a form of mental liberation.

adjective describing someone who resists authority or control; disobedient

  • The rebellious behavior of the students was not tolerated by the school administration.
  • She always had a rebellious streak, constantly pushing the boundaries.
  • That guy is so rebellious, always causing trouble wherever he goes.
  • The rebellious storm raged on, refusing to be tamed by the calm winds.

noun a person who seeks to undermine or overthrow established authority

adjective intended to undermine or overthrow established authority

  • The artist's subversive artwork challenged societal norms and expectations.
  • Her subversive sense of humor always kept the office entertained.
  • That movie was so subversive, it totally flipped the script on traditional storytelling.
  • His subversive ideas planted seeds of change in the minds of the younger generation.