Definition of 'rebel'

Translate 'rebel' to

Definitions of 'rebel'

1. (noun) Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback
`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

2. (noun) insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

3. (verb) maverick, rebel
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

4. (verb) rebel, arise, rise, rise up
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

5. (verb) rebel, renegade
break with established customs

Images of 'rebel'

'rebel' - Nearby Entries
rebecca rolfe rebecca west rebekah rebel rebelling rebellion rebellious

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"rebel." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2009. 4 July. 2009. http://www.definitions.net/definition/rebel

Alternative search options for 'rebel'

Search for Synonyms of 'rebel'

Search for Quotes containing the term 'rebel'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'rebel'

Search for 'rebel' on