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INSURGENTS

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Insurgents.

Insurgents - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freedom fighterinsurrectionistrebel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crusadermelioristreformerreformistsocial reformerrevolutionaryrevolutionistsubversivesubverter
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guerillaguerrillairregular
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
warrior
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Insurgents - as an adjective satellite

In opposition to a civil authority or government

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seditioussubversive

Example Sentences

"The government is struggling to control the insurgents in the region."
"The rebels are often referred to as insurgents by the media."
"The army launched a major operation to flush out the insurgents from their hideouts."
"The government offered amnesty to the insurgents in an attempt to bring peace to the area."
"The prime minister vowed to take strong action against the insurgents threatening national security."
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Word Game Points

Is INSURGENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, insurgents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSURGENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INSURGENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, insurgents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSURGENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INSURGENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, insurgents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSURGENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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