rebel

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rebel Definition

• (n) `johnny'' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `grayback'' derived from their gray Confederate uniforms
• (n) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
• (n) someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
• (s) used by northerners of Confederate soldiers; "the rebel yell"
• (v) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
• (v) break with established customs

rebel Synonyms

• arise
• freedom fighter
• grayback
• insurgent
• insurrectionist
• Johnny
• Johnny Reb
• maverick
• Reb
• rebel
• renegade
• rise
• rise up