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rebel::noun | Spocien Dictionary
`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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | greyback, johnny, johnny reb, reb |
| Type of | confederate soldier |
rebel::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | freedom fighter, insurgent, insurrectionist |
| Type of | reformer, reformist, crusader, subversive, meliorist, subverter, social reformer, revolutionist, revolutionary |
| Has types | young turk, mutineer |
rebel::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | maverick |
| Type of | nonconformist, recusant |
Examples of rebel
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Sirte is halfway between the rebel-held east and the government-controlled west.
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Racists denounced the old rebel general, who responded with a written statement.
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We need Solutions, not confused protesters who want to rebel against everything.
From the economist.com
Libyan rebel fighters rest outside a mosque as they prepare to advance on Sirte.
From the guardian.co.uk
A former high-ranking army officer, Gadet launched his own rebel group in April.
From the boston.com
That is, the very rebel leadership that NATO has just helped install into power.
From the guardian.co.uk
Gaddafi's spokesman said loyalists had inflicted heavy losses on rebel fighters.
From the independent.co.uk
Jibril chairs the executive board of the rebel council trying to unseat Gadhafi.
From the sacbee.com
The Hikma hospital reported at least 10 rebel fighters died and 26 were wounded.
From the guardian.co.uk
- `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
- Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
- Insurgent: a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
- Break with established customs
- Maverick: someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
- Rebel is the third studio album by Christian rap artist, Lecrae. The album was released by Reach Records on September 30, 2008. The album was nominated in the best Rap/Hip-Hop Album category at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards but lost to Group 1 Crew's Ordinary Dreamers.
- Micah Sanders, portrayed by Noah Gray-Cabey, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. He is the son of Niki Sanders and D.L. Hawkins. He is a child prodigy and a technopath.
- Rebel was the first solo album of John Miles. It was his most successful album up to date with singles 'Highfly' and 'Music'.
- Rebel (1969), by Bediako Asare, is a novel about the conflict between tradition and modernity in Africa. ...
