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.
