Rebel Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Rebel

Meaning 1 : break with established customs

    Synonyms : renegade
Meaning 2 : take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

    Synonyms : arise,  rise,  rise up
Meaning 3 : `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
Meaning 4 : 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
Meaning 5 : someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

    Synonyms : maverick


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