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Rebel

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious; as, <i>rebel</i> troops.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

    noun.person

    Synonyms greyback johnny johnny reb reb

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

    noun.person

    Synonyms freedom fighter insurgent insurrectionist

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

    noun.person

    Synonyms maverick

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. One who rebels.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

    verb.social

    Synonyms arise rise rise up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. break with established customs

    verb.social

    Synonyms renegade

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To renounce, and resist by force, the authority of the ruler or government to which one owes obedience. See <u>Rebellion</u>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

rebatorebecrebeccarebecca rolferebecca westrebekahrebeldomrebellerrebellionrebelliousrebelliouslyrebelliousness

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