Synonyms for malcontents

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mal-kuhn-tent

Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæl kənˈtɛnt

Top 10 synonyms for malcontents

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Définition of malcontents

Origin : 1580s, noun and adjective, from French malcontent; see mal- + content (adj.). Related: Malcontented; malcontentedly; malcontentedness.

As in insurgent : noun rebel
As in maverick : noun person who takes chances, departs from accepted course
As in nonconformist : noun person who goes against normal behavior, beliefs
As in rebel : noun person who does not obey
As in wet blanket : noun pessimistic person
As in party pooper : noun someone who spoils others' fun
As in griper : noun grouch
As in grouser : noun grouch
As in grumbler : noun grouch
As in inciter : noun agitator
As in insurrectionary : noun rebel
As in insurrectionist : noun rebel
As in murmurer : noun grouch
As in mutterer : noun grouch
As in revolutionist : noun rebel
As in sorehead : noun grouch
As in agitator : noun person who disturbs, causes trouble
As in dissatisfaction : noun discontent, unhappiness
As in firebrand : noun agitator
As in anarchist : noun person who opposes the idea of government and laws
As in grouch : noun person who complains a lot
As in grump : noun cranky person

Example sentences :

It was from this class of malcontents that De Wet drew the bulk of his men.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

Oxford has usually been described either by her lovers or her malcontents.
Extract from : « Oxford » by Andrew Lang

"It's no use; I've just been," said Loveday Seton, joining the group of malcontents.
Extract from : « A harum-scarum schoolgirl » by Angela Brazil

The malcontents in the ship were, apparently, the most zealous seamen on board.
Extract from : « Down the Rhine » by Oliver Optic

Malcontents' faces were lined and sometimes, in extreme cases, furrowed.
Extract from : « The Blue Tower » by Evelyn E. Smith

He proclaimed poor Sherriff's wrongs to a few of the other malcontents.
Extract from : « The Master of the Shell » by Talbot Baines Reed

There are other men of power who are also malcontents and more popular than Hamet.
Extract from : « The Pirate City » by R.M. Ballantyne

Enraged at this, Noakes threatened the malcontents with condign punishment.
Extract from : « Paul Gerrard » by W.H.G. Kingston

Even among the leaders the voices of malcontents had grown loud.
Extract from : « Joshua, Complete » by Georg Ebers

One of the malcontents from Boonesboro came to our fire to argue.
Extract from : « The Crossing » by Winston Churchill

Antonyms for malcontents

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