Insurgency refers to an armed rebellion or revolt against a government or ruling authority. There are various synonyms that can be used instead of insurgency, including rebellion, uprising, mutiny, unrest, dissidence, insurrection, sedition, and revolution. Rebellion typically refers to an organized and active resistance against an established authority. Uprising, on the other hand, is a broader term that can encompass any form of opposition to the status quo. Mutiny refers to an organized revolt by members of a military or naval force against their superiors. Unrest generally refers to a state of dissatisfaction, instability, and tension within a society or community.