Words · Common
rebel
/ˈɹɛbəl/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters
- noun
`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
- verb
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
- noun
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
- verb
break with established customs
- noun
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action