rebels

The word “rebels” has 2 syllables: re-bels

It's pronounced as /ˈrɛbəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for rebels?

In the thesaurus, “rebels” has 36 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rebels along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rebels

Antonyms for rebels

  • attends
  • counterinsurgents
  • counterrevolutionaries
  • counterrevolutionists
  • follows
  • loyalists
  • minds
  • obeys
  • patriots
  • serves
  • submits
  • supporters

Meanings of rebels

  • noun
    1. A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
    2. A person from the Confederate States of America.
  • verb
    1. To resist or become defiant toward an authority.

Example Sentences

  • The rebels launched a surprise attack at dawn.
  • Government forces struggled to suppress the growing number of rebels.
  • The rebels refused to surrender despite heavy losses.
  • Several young soldiers defected and joined the rebels.
  • The leader of the rebels promised to fight for justice and freedom.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rebels, such as: anarchists, anarchs, attends, bucks, challengers, combats, contests.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abandoners

  • apostates
  • betrayers
  • come-outers
  • defectors
  • defiers
  • deserters
  • discontents
  • double-crossers
  • dropouts
  • insurgents
  • insurrectionaries
  • insurrectionists
  • leavers
  • malcontents
  • mutineers
  • quislings
  • rebels
  • recreants
  • recusants
  • reds
  • refuseniks
  • refusers
  • refusniks
  • renegades
  • revolters
  • revolutionaries
  • revolutionists
  • revolutionizers
  • traitoresses
  • traitors
  • traitresses
  • turnabouts
  • turncoats

objectors

  • advocates
  • agents provocateurs
  • agitators
  • alarmists
  • apostles
  • backers
  • bears
  • bellyachers
  • boosters
  • champions
  • complainers
  • crabs
  • cranks
  • croakers
  • crocks
  • crosspatches
  • curmudgeons
  • defeatists
  • demagogs
  • demagogues
  • demonstrators
  • exciters
  • exponents
  • extremists
  • faultfinders
  • firebrands
  • fomenters
  • fussers
  • grinches
  • gripers
  • grouches
  • grousers
  • growlers
  • grumblers
  • grumps
  • hunks
  • hypochondriacs
  • incendiaries
  • inciters
  • instigators
  • insurgents
  • insurrectionists
  • kickers
  • killjoys
  • kindlers
  • malcontents
  • marchers
  • murmurers
  • mutterers
  • naggers
  • nitpickers
  • party poopers
  • persuaders
  • pessimists
  • picketers
  • prodders
  • promoters
  • prompters
  • proponents
  • protesters
  • protestors
  • provocateurs
  • provokers
  • quibblers
  • rabble-rousers
  • radicals
  • rebels
  • reformers
  • reformists
  • repiners
  • revolters
  • revolutionaries
  • revolutionists
  • soreheads
  • sourpusses
  • spoilsports
  • subversives
  • supporters
  • troublemakers
  • whiners

objects

rabble-rousers

  • advocates
  • agents provocateurs
  • agitators
  • alarmists
  • apostles
  • backers
  • boosters
  • champions
  • demagogs
  • demagogues
  • demonstrators
  • exciters
  • exponents
  • extremists
  • firebrands
  • fomenters
  • incendiaries
  • inciters
  • instigators
  • insurgents
  • insurrectionists
  • kindlers
  • marchers
  • objectors
  • persuaders
  • picketers
  • prodders
  • promoters
  • prompters
  • proponents
  • protesters
  • protestors
  • provocateurs
  • provokers
  • radicals
  • rebels
  • reformers
  • reformists
  • revolters
  • revolutionaries
  • revolutionists
  • subversives
  • supporters
  • troublemakers

radicals

  • agitators
  • anarchists
  • anarchs
  • crazies
  • extremists
  • insurgents
  • insurrectionists
  • lefties
  • leftists
  • progressives
  • rebels
  • reds
  • reformers
  • reformists
  • revolutionaries
  • revolutionists
  • secessionists
  • separationists
  • separatists
  • subversives
  • young Turks

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