What is another word for insurgents?

Pronunciation: [ɪnsˈɜːd͡ʒənts] (IPA)

Insurgents are individuals or groups who engage in armed resistance against a larger authority or government. The term insurgents can be replaced with synonyms such as rebels, militants, guerillas, terrorists, or dissidents. Rebels refer to individuals or groups who rise up against the established government or ruling authority. Militants are generally referred to armed individuals or militias who engage in violence for political or ideological reasons. Guerillas, on the other hand, are specialized in small-scale warfare tactics and conduct surprise attacks on enemy forces. Terrorists refer to individuals or groups who carry out acts of violence, including bombings and hostage-taking, for political or ideological motives. Dissidents refer to individuals or groups that oppose or challenge the established political system.

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Usage examples for Insurgents

The insurgents, finding that the gate would not yield, shouted for some one in the chateau to open it.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
With the help of this brave Englishman and his follower, I am sure that you will drive back the insurgents.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
"My friends," he said, "I have no intention of letting the insurgents destroy my chateau, as they have done those of other persons, and I will trust to you to defend it to the last."
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston

Famous quotes with Insurgents

  • Oh, the transition concerns me because as we move towards an important political event, it's clear to me that the terrorists and insurgents will move as hard as they can to disrupt this process.
    John Abizaid
  • We've got to ensure that the quality and the capability of these forces will be good enough to withstand the challenges that the insurgents and the terrorists will present to the new Iraqi government.
    John Abizaid
  • You can't succeed in beating the insurgents unless you can convince the people that they can be protected.
    Rand Beers
  • At a time when the insurgents are saying that time is working against them, my Democratic colleagues are introducing a measure to set a timetable for withdrawal in Iraq that will undercut the momentum that the insurgents themselves say we have built in Iraq.
    Christopher Bond
  • No matter how many troops we have in place or how long they stay, we cannot impose a parliamentary democracy there any more than the insurgents can impose a theocracy.
    Nick Clooney

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