Synonyms for rebel

Other words for “rebel”, grouped by meaning.

We found 12 synonyms for “rebel”. The most common are Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback, insurgent.

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

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

noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

Synonymsmaverick

verb take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

verb break with established customs

Synonymsrenegade

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University