REBEL

(noun) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
synonyms : freedom fighter , insurgent , insurrectionist
(noun) someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
synonyms : maverick
Jones has always been a bit of a maverick. -added by naila_inlas
(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
synonyms : greyback , johnny , johnny reb , reb
(verb) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
synonyms : arise , rise , rise up
(verb) break with established customs
synonyms : renegade

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