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Rebel n. [
Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback] '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
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Rebel v. [
rebel, arise, rise, rise up] take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
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Rebel n. [
insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel] a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
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Rebel v. [
rebel, renegade] break with established customs
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Rebel n. [
maverick, rebel] someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
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