rebel rebel /rɪˈbɛl/

noun

1. () A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)  ( freedom fighter , insurgent , insurrectionist , rebel )
   a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
     The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
   The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
   
   
2. () Someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action  ( maverick , rebel )
   someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
   

verb

1. () Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance  ( arise , rise up , rise , rebel )
   take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
     The young artist chose to rebel against societal norms and express herself through her unconventional artwork.
   The young artist chose to rebel against societal norms and express herself through her unconventional artwork.
   
2. () Break with established customs  ( renegade , rebel )
   break with established customs
   

 Rebel

noun

1. () 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  ( greyback , Johnny Reb , Johnny , Reb , Rebel )
   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
     The rebel fought against the oppressive regime, seeking freedom and justice.
   The rebel fought against the oppressive regime, seeking freedom and justice.