Synonyms of rebel
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for rebel is renegade. Other synonyms of rebel are malcontent and Confederate.
Synonyms and similar words for rebel
nounA person who resists an established authority, often violently.
- malcontentA person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.
- renegadeAn outlaw or rebel.
nounSynonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate...
- ConfederateA citizen of the Confederate States of America.
verbMore synonyms
Opposite of rebel
Meaning of rebel
- noun A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
- noun Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
- verb To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
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Questions about synonyms of rebel
- What is another word for rebel?
- Rebel has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as renegade, malcontent and Confederate.
- What is the opposite of rebel?
- The opposite of rebel is submit. Other antonyms of rebel are obey.
- What does rebel mean?
- Rebel means a person who resists an established authority, often violently.
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