Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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maverick | Yes | Yes | No | No |
rebel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
maverick (noun) | rebel (noun) |
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an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it | a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) |
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action | someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action |
maverick (adjective) | rebel (adjective) |
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independent in behavior or thought |
maverick (verb) | rebel (verb) |
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take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance | |
break with established customs |