Synonyms for

Rebel

Noun / ˈrebʌl / / rɪˈbel / Another word for rebel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A rebel is someone who goes against authority or rules.

Synonyms & similar words

renegade insurrectionist greyback rise reb arise insurgent maverick johnny insurgent dissident mutineer revolutionary radical nonconformist agitator protester opposer renegade maverick iconoclast heretic subversive anarchist traitor recusant defiant oppositional challenger

Synonyms by register

Formal

insurgent dissident mutineer agitator

Informal

defier troublemaker outlaw maverick

Literary

renegade iconoclast firebrand

Antonyms

loyalist conformist obedient subject supporter patriot

Common collocations

  • rebel against
  • rebel forces
  • rebel leader
  • rebel army
  • rebel group
  • rebel uprising
  • rebel without a cause

Word family

noun rebel
verb rebel
adjective rebellious

Usage note

As a noun, 'rebel' refers to a person who opposes or fights against authority. As a verb, it means to resist or fight against authority.

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Example sentences

  1. The rebel army fought against the government.
  2. She was a rebel and often broke the rules.
  3. The students rebelled against the strict new policies.
  4. The rebel leader was arrested and put in jail.
  5. He was known as a rebel artist for his unconventional style.

Quotes

  • It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men. - Samuel Adams
  • If you want to rebel, rebel from inside the system. That's much more powerful than rebelling outside the system. - Marie Lu
  • In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act. - Unknown

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