insurgent
10 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,200
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
adjective
in opposition to a civil authority or government
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnsˈɝːdʒʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural insurgents
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassme
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especiall
in opposition to a civil authority or government
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment” wn-def
- “A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.” web-def
- “Another word for guerrilla” gen-syn
- “Another word for subversive” gen-syn
- “in opposition to a civil authority or government” wn-def