refuseniks

variants also refusniks
Definition of refuseniksnext
plural of refusenik

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rebels
Noun
  • It was reserved only for slaves, criminals and political rebels.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Following the events of A Palace Near the Wind, Liu Lufeng and her siblings flee the Palace for the dangerous waters, which contain rebels, allies, and her sister Sangshu—though Sangshu’s conflicting loyalties may clash with Lufeng’s plan to keep them all safe.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Refuseniks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuseniks. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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