rebel (Meaning)
rebel (n)
`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
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
rebel (v)
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
break with established customs
rebel (v. i.)
Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious; as, rebel troops.
To renounce, and resist by force, the authority of the ruler or government to which one owes obedience. See Rebellion.
To be disobedient to authority; to assume a hostile or insubordinate attitude; to revolt.
rebel (n.)
One who rebels.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rebel
Synonyms:
- mutinous
- unyielding
- unbending
- resistant
- monkeying
- incompliant
- impudent
- noncooperative
- disorderly
- insolent
- mulish
- self-willed
- adamantine
- hardheaded
- nonconformist
- obstinate
- peevish
- bad
- perverse
- ornery
- inflexible
- undisciplined
- errant
- wrongheaded
- unmanageable
- implacable
- uncontrollable
- froward
- uncompromising
- recusant
- uncooperative
- untoward
- pigheaded
- rude
- fractious
- unrelenting
- immovable
- opinionated
- obdurate
- pertinacious
- disrespectful
- negativistic
- headstrong
- wild
Antonyms:
rebel Sentence Examples
- The rebels bravely resisted the oppressive regime's authority.
- The novel depicts the journey of a teenage rebel who defies societal norms.
- The rebel leader inspired his followers with his unwavering resolve.
- Despite facing persecution, the rebels refused to surrender their beliefs.
- The history books are filled with accounts of famous rebels who changed the world.
- The rebellious spirit burned brightly within her, driving her to challenge injustice.
- The government feared the growing rebellion and cracked down on its members.
- The rebels staged an audacious attack against the enemy's stronghold.
- The rebel alliance fought tirelessly for their independence.
- The rebellion ignited a spark of hope in the hearts of the oppressed.
FAQs About the word 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 un
defiant,rebellious, refractory, naughty, mischievous,stubborn, ungovernable, wayward, recalcitrant, adamant
tractable, docile, cooperative, amiable, conformable, amenable, submissive, obedient, compliant, docile
The rebels bravely resisted the oppressive regime's authority.
The novel depicts the journey of a teenage rebel who defies societal norms.
The rebel leader inspired his followers with his unwavering resolve.
Despite facing persecution, the rebels refused to surrender their beliefs.
