rebel

Noun

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

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

• `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

• break with established customs

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  maverick , insurgent , insurrectionist , freedom fighter , Rebel , Reb , Johnny Reb , Johnny , greyback , renegade , arise , rise , rise up