rebel

Definitions

1. A surname from German.
2. A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
3. A person who resists an established authority, often violently
4. A Confederate soldier; of the American Civil War.
   US
5. Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier
6. Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
   US, historical
7. To resist or become defiant toward an authority
8. To forcefully subvert the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government

Equivalents

Examples

“A group of rebels defied the general's orders and split⟳ off from the main army.”

“My little sister is such a rebel - coming home late, piercing her ears, and refusing to do any of her chores.”

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