rebel

/ɹˈɛbəl/

/ˈɹɛbəɫ/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫ/

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

synonyms : greyback

Johnny

Johnny Reb

Reb

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

synonyms : freedom fighter

insurgent

insurrectionist

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

synonyms : maverick

to rebel

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to oppose a ruler or government

synonyms : arise

rise

rise up

break with established customs

synonyms : renegade

Examples

1. The rebels held the radio station.

2. The rebels held the town for many weeks.

3. The rebels put rockets into the military base.

4. The rebels tried to take control of the city.