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INSURGENT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word insurgent. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word insurgent. (close relations)
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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

subversive
adjectiveadj
noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

adjective satellite

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

agitator
nounn
noun

• one who agitates; a political troublemaker

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

mutineer
nounn
noun

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

revolutionary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn

• relating to or having the nature of a revolution

• advocating or engaged in revolution

noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

adjective satellite

• markedly new or introducing radical change

traitor
nounn
noun

• someone who betrays his country by committing treason

• a person who says one thing and does another

guerilla
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

guerrilla
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

insurrectionist
nounn
noun

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

irregular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

• (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

• (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

noun

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

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

adjective satellite

• not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

• failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

• lacking continuity or regularity

• (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

• independent in behavior or thought

seditious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

freedom fighter
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For INSURGENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for insurgent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
crusader meliorist reformer reformist revolutionary revolutionist subversive subverter warrior
Phrases (1)
social reformer

Alternatives for REBEL

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