rebel

rebel

名词 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

同义词:Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback

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

同义词:insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

同义词:maverick

动词 rebel:

take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

同义词:arise, rise, rise up

break with established customs

同义词:renegade

形容词 rebel:

used by Northerners of Confederate soldiers

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