Anti-Establishment Vocabulary

adjective describing someone who resists authority or control; disobedient

• The rebellious behavior of the students was not tolerated by the school administration.
• She always had a rebellious streak, constantly pushing the boundaries.
• That guy is so rebellious, always causing trouble wherever he goes.
• The rebellious storm raged on, refusing to be tamed by the calm winds.

noun a person who seeks to undermine or overthrow established authority

adjective intended to undermine or overthrow established authority

• The artist's subversive artwork challenged societal norms and expectations.
• Her subversive sense of humor always kept the office entertained.
• That movie was so subversive, it totally flipped the script on traditional storytelling.
• His subversive ideas planted seeds of change in the minds of the younger generation.