The term 'REBEL (AGAINST)' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: TURN and DEFY. To TURN is to move in a circular direction around an axis or center, while to DEFY is to resist or challenge authority or convention. Together, these words suggest a person who is actively resisting or challenging the status quo. This could be in the form of a political protest, a refusal to obey laws, or any other form of resistance against an established power.