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Defying, disobeying or resisting authority, government or tradition (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Defying, disobeying or resisting authority, government or tradition (adjective)”? The solution is REBELLIOUS, a 10-letter word built on the root BELL (“war”). It appeared in the July 9, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
REBELLIOUS
**BELL****BELLmeans “war”
In a sentence
Do a lot of adolescents exhibit REBELLIOUS behavior that frustrates parents and siblings?
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Defying, disobeying or resisting authority, government or tradition (adjective)” has the answer REBELLIOUS (10 letters), built on the root BELL, which means “war”. Browse the full July 9, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.