Korean word

반발

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanbal

Meaning

  • nounopposition

Example

학생들이 새 규칙에 반발을 표시했다.hak ssaeng deu ri sae kyu chi ge pan ba reul pyo si haet tta

The students showed opposition to the new rule.

Illustration for 반발 (opposition)

More examples

그 결정은 대중의 반발을 샀다.keu kyeol jeong eun tae jung ui pan ba reul sat tta

The decision met with public opposition.

Core concept

A person or group pushes back against a decision, demand, rule, or policy instead of accepting it.

Common phrases

  • 반발을 표하다pan ba reul pyo ha da

    show opposition

  • 강한 반발을 받다kang han pan ba reul pat tta

    face strong opposition

  • 지역 주민들의 반발chi yeok chu min deu rui pan bal

    opposition from local residents

Similar words

반대pandae: A stated position that rejects a claim, suggestion, or plan.
항의hangui: An open statement or action expressing dissatisfaction with a decision or treatment.
거부keobu: A firm decision not to accept a request, offer, or proposal.
반항panhang: A refusal to obey an order, instruction, or authority.

Definition in Korean

어떤 결정이나 요구에 대하여 거부하거나 맞서는 태도나 행동을 이르는 명사로, 주로 집단이나 개인이 규칙·정책 등에 대해 불만을 표할 때 쓰인다.eo tteon kyeol jeong i na yo gu e tae ha yeo keo bu ha geo na mat sseo neun tae do na haeng dong eul i reu neun myeong sa ro chu ro chip tta ni na kae i ni kyu chik cheong chaek teung e tae hae pul ma neul pyo hal ttae sseu in da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word is formed from elements associated with turning against and driving something away, evoking the image of pushing back against a demand or decision.

Usage tips

  • In reports about schools, workplaces, and government, this word often describes a shared reaction to a new rule or decision rather than a person's general rebellious character.

Other meanings

  • defiancenoun
  • backlashnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 반발하다panbalhadaopposeverb
  • 반발심panbalsimdefiancenoun

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