rebel
1. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) (Freq. 3) • Syn: insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter • Derivationally related forms: insurrection (for: insurrectionist) • Hypernyms: revolutionist, revolutionary, subversive, subverter, reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, meliorist • Hyponyms: mutineer, Young Turk • Instance Hyponyms: Turner, Nat Turner, Vesey, Denmark Vesey, Wallace, Sir William Wallace 2. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action (Freq. 1) • Syn: maverick • Derivationally related forms: maverick (for: maverick) • Hypernyms: nonconformist, recusant
1. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance (Freq. 5) • Syn: arise, rise, rise up • Derivationally related forms: rising (for: rise), rebellion • Hypernyms: protest, resist, dissent • Hyponyms: revolt, mutiny • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s - Somebody ----s PP - They rebel 2. break with established customs (Freq. 2) • Syn: renegade • Derivationally related forms: renegade (for: renegade), rebellion • Hypernyms: protest, resist, dissent • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s - Somebody ----s PP
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