Noun
Rebel -
`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
Reb ,
Johnny Reb ,
Johnny ,
greyback
confederate soldier a soldier in the Army of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
Rebel -
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
insurgent ,
insurrectionist ,
freedom fighter ,
rebel
revolutionary ,
revolutionist ,
subversive ,
subverter a radical supporter of political or social revolution
meliorist ,
reformist ,
social reformer ,
crusader ,
reformer a warrior who engages in a holy war; "the Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims"
mutineer someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
young turk a young radical who agitates for reform
Rebel -
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
maverick ,
rebel
recusant ,
nonconformist someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
Verb
rebel -
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
arise ,
rise ,
rise up
dissent ,
protest ,
resist withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
revolt make revolution; "The people revolted when bread prices tripled again"
mutiny engage in a mutiny against an authority
rebel -
break with established customs
renegade
dissent ,
protest ,
resist withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
