`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

[ Syn: rebel , 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)

[ Syn: insurgent , insurgent , insurrectionist , insurrectionist , freedom fighter , freedom fighter ]

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

[ Syn: maverick ]

take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

[ Syn: arise , rise , rise up ]

break with established customs

[ Syn: renegade ]