Synonyms for
Rebel
Definition
A rebel is someone who goes against authority or rules.
Synonyms & similar words
johnnyreb
reb
riseup
rise
insurgent
maverick
arise
renegade
johnny
insurrectionist
rebel
greyback
freedomfighter
insurgent
dissident
mutineer
revolutionary
radical
nonconformist
agitator
protester
opposer
renegade
maverick
iconoclast
heretic
subversive
anarchist
traitor
recusant
defiant
oppositional
challenger
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- rebel against
- rebel forces
- rebel leader
- rebel army
- rebel group
- rebel uprising
- rebel without a cause
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- The rebel army fought against the government.
- She was a rebel and often broke the rules.
- The students rebelled against the strict new policies.
- The rebel leader was arrested and put in jail.
- 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