Synonyms for rebel
| Grammar : Adj, noun, verb |
| Spell : noun, adjective reb-uhl; verb ri-bel |
| Phonetic Transcription : noun, adjective ˈrɛb əl; verb rɪˈbɛl |
Top 10 synonyms for rebel Other synonyms for the word rebel
- agitator
- anarchist
- antagonist
- apostate
- be insubordinate
- boycott
- break with
- censure
- combat
- come out against
- criticize
- demagogue
- denounce
- deserter
- disectarian
- disobey
- dissent
- dissenter
- drop out
- experientialist
- experimenter
- fight
- frondeur
- get out of line
- heretic
- iconoclast
- independent
- individualist
- innovator
- insubordinate
- insurrect
- insurrectionary
- make waves
- malcontent
- mutineer
- mutinous
- mutiny
- nihilist
- nonconformist
- oppose
- opt out
- overthrower
- overturn
- recreant
- remonstrate
- renegade
- resistance
- revolter
- revolutionist
- riot
- rioter
- rise up
- rock the boat
- run amok
- schismatic
- secede
- secessionist
- seditionist
- separatist
- strike
- subverter
- take up arms
- traitor
- turn against
- turncoat
- upset
Définition of rebel
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French rebelle "stubborn, obstinate, rebellious" (12c.) and directly from Latin rebellis "insurgent, rebellious," from rebellare "to rebel, revolt," from re- "opposite, against," or perhaps "again" (see re-) + bellare "wage war," from bellum "war."
- adj not obeying
- noun person who does not obey
- verb refuse to obey
- Now, Renmark, you are more of a rebel at the present moment than O'Neill.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- These committees of the rebel scoundrels have been active for months, all about us.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- I must tell you, Madam, said he, that you give the rebel courage.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- The senior partner was regarding the rebel with grave-eyed reproach.
- Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling
- This time they did not dare to rebel, for they felt she was in the right; they were unreasonable.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- We use them for prisons for those of the rebel army that we capture.
- Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
- He was anxious to assume his station in the war against the rebel Moors.
- Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
- Burnside took care of the army, no doubt, but it was of the rebel army.
- Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
- They say the orchestra are going to rebel against von Francius.
- Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
- They rebel, they fight, they try to avoid things, they try to bring things about.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
Antonyms for rebel
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