rebel
/rˈɛbʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
`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
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
Noun
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
Verb
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
Verb
break with established customs
Synonyms
arise
freedom fighter
greyback
insurgent
insurrectionist
Johnny
Johnny Reb
maverick
Reb
renegade
rise
rise up