rebelOverview of noun rebel1. Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback -- (`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)2. insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel -- (a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)) 3. maverick, rebel -- (someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action) Overview of verb rebel1. rebel, arise, rise, rise up -- (take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance)2. rebel, renegade -- (break with established customs) Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |