Maverick Synonyms and Antonyms

măvər-ĭk, măvrĭk
Independent in behavior or thought
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. in opposition
  2. in revolt
  3. contentious
  4. irregular
  5. aberrant
  6. nonconformist
  7. unorthodox
Calf
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. unbranded calf
  2. yearling
  3. renegade calf

Words Related to Maverick

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Maverick Sentence Examples

  • He is an excellent writer and maverick scientist too.

  • He's a week from retirement and he seems to be something of a maverick.

  • Griffiths plays a maverick but inspirational teacher who wins the adoration of his sixth-formers as they study to win a place at Oxbridge.

  • A maverick to the core, Chapman does whatever it takes to get the bad guy.

  • The Somali imbroglio was different; branded as racist and maverick the Airborne Regiment was disbanded and disgraced.

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