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REFUSNIK Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word refusnik. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word refusnik. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REFUSNIK

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defector
nounn
noun

• a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)

dissenter
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

dissident
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

insurgent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

adjective satellite

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

mutineer
nounn
noun

• someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

protester
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

• someone who participates in a public display of group feeling

radical
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root

• especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

noun

• (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

• an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule

• a person who has radical ideas or opinions

• (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity

• a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram

• (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

adjective satellite

• (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

• markedly new or introducing radical change

• arising from or going to the root or source

rebel
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

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

• `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

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

verb

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• break with established customs

renegade
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

adjective satellite

• having deserted a cause or principle

verb

• break with established customs

protestor
nounn
noun

• One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

• One who protests a bill of exchange, or note.

Best Hypernyms For REFUSNIK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for refusnik, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DEFECTOR

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