noun
- a person who rebels against or criticizes established authority
Usage: from French history
Examples
- The senator was known as a frondeur who often challenged party leadership.
- Several frondeurs within the organization questioned the new policies.
- He gained a reputation as a frondeur after publicly opposing the administration.
- The frondeur’s criticism sparked debate among the committee members.
- Despite being labeled a frondeur, she continued to voice her concerns.
- The party tried to silence the frondeurs before the important vote.