verb take part in a rebellion.
— synonyms: arise, rise, rise_up
verb break with established customs.
— synonyms: renegade
noun `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War.
— synonyms: Reb, Johnny_Reb, Johnny, greyback
noun a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions).
— synonyms: insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom_fighter
noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action.
— synonyms: maverick