Synonyms: insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel
Definition: a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
Similar words: reformer, reformist, meliorist, social reformer, crusader
Definition: a disputant who advocates reform
Similar words: revolutionary, revolutionist, subversive, subverter
Definition: a radical supporter of political or social revolution
Definition: someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
Similar words: nonconformist, recusant
Definition: someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
Synonyms: greyback, Johnny, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel
Definition: `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
Similar words: Confederate soldier
Definition: a soldier in the Army of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
Synonyms: rise, rise up, rebel, arise
Definition: take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
Similar words: dissent, resist, protest
Definition: express opposition through action or words
Usage: dissent to the laws of the country
Definition: break with established customs
Similar words: dissent, resist, protest
Definition: express opposition through action or words
Usage: dissent to the laws of the country