Synonyms for rebel
ˈrɛb əl; rɪˈbɛlrebel

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 5 votes

1. rebelnoun

   Synonyms:
   revolter, insurgent, traitor

   Antonyms:
   supporter, adherent

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1. Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greybacknoun

   `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

   Synonyms:
   maverick, greyback, insurrectionist, knot, grayback, freedom fighter, insurgent

2. insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebelnoun

   a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

   Synonyms:
   freedom fighter, insurrectionist, guerilla, irregular, greyback, insurgent, guerrilla, maverick

3. maverick, rebelverb

   someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

   Synonyms:
   maverick, greyback, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, insurgent

4. rebel, arise, rise, rise upverb

   take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

   Synonyms:
   rise, prove, grow, get up, spring up, lift, climb, develop, surface, bob up, arise, resurrect, go up, come up, rear, mount, heighten, move up, originate, climb up, ascend, wax, stand up, uprise, rise up, jump, turn out, renegade

5. rebel, renegadeverb

   break with established customs

   Synonyms:
   arise, rise up, renegade, rise

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1. • Confederate Soldier
   • Dissent

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1. peter pan

   rebel

   rebewl

   Submitted by wecansavetheworldtogether123 on January 23, 2020  

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1. rebelnoun

   Synonyms:
   insurgent, traitor, revolter

2. rebelverb

   Synonyms:
   revolt, resist lawful authority, take up arms against the government

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1. rebelnoun

   Synonyms:
   insurgent, revolter, turncoat

2. rebelverb

   Synonyms:
   revolt, mutiny

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1. List of paraphrases for "rebel":

   rebels, rebellious, insurgent, rebellion, insurgency, insurgents, renegade, insurrectional, mutiny, guerrilla, revolt, rebelling, mutinous, insurgence, reb

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1. Claudia Bivins:

   As I laid the rebel flag down across Vernon's grave, I told my grandson what it represents -- our hope that racism and hatred would die, that it would be killed at the root of our hearts, minds and souls.

2. Rebel Wilson:

   REBEL Rebel Wilson SAYS SHE WAS PROBABLY EATING 3,000 CALORIES MOST DAYS BEFORE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY Seventy-five kilograms is equivalent to 165 pounds. Rebel Wilson has made healthy life changes for 2020 that have resulted in dramatic weight loss. ( Photo by SC Pool - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) The Pitch Perfect star, 40, also made a note in her story that says she wants to speak with her fans on Instagram Live this Tuesday. I wan na go live on Insta on Tuesday night when Im back in US to share stuff with you guys and thank everyone for their support, Rebel Wilson teased. Sooo until then... 6p NYC time. REBEL Rebel Wilson REVEALS SHES ONLY 6 POUNDS AWAY FROM HER GOAL WEIGHT, DUBS HERSELF FIT AMY In mid-November, Rebel Wilson reportedly checked into Austrian wellness center, VivaMayr, according to People magazine. The upscale lakeside lodge is said to be the place where she first kicked off her health journey and adopted a specialized diet in 2019. I went back because 2021 is going to be an insanely busy year with project after project, so I wanted to come back to VivaMayr.

3. Rami Abdelrahman:

   More than 150 people were wounded. This is one of the highest death tolls caused by rebel shelling on regime areas in the city.

4. James Dean:

   What do we need all that for? “If a picture is psychologically motivated, if there is truth in the relationship in it, then I think that picture will do good. I firmly believe Rebel Without a Cause is such a picture.

5. Taylor Swift:

   Our teacher at cat school, Sarah, saw pictures and videos of my cats, especially Olivia Benson, and sent them to Rebel [ Wilson ] for inspiration for her cat [ Jennyanydots ].