What is the difference between Ravel and Revel and Rebel?




What is the difference between Ravel and Revel and Rebel? :


Ravel : (verb)

(
1 ) Separate into threads

Become untwisted

Fray

Bind the edge of the rug so that it may not ravel.


Revel : (verb)

(
1 ) Make merry

Celebrate noisily

They were reveling until dawn.


(
2 ) Take great delight in something

She was reveling in her new found freedom.

They revel in wielding power.



Revel : (noun)

(
1 ) Noisy celebrations

We were holding midnight revels.



Rebel : (noun)

(
1 ) Person who fights against or refuses to serve the established government

Do you support the rebel movement?

The rebels made regular attacks on the railways.

Rebel groups controlled a small mountain area.


(
2 ) Person who resists authority or control

She has always been a bit of a rebel.

Is he a rebel?



Rebel : (verb)

(
1 ) Fight against or resist the established government

Do not rebel against the government.


(
2 ) Protests strongly

He finally rebelled against his strict upbringing.

Such treatment would make anyone rebel.











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