Synonyms for

Guerrilla

Verb / gɜ:ˈɪlʌ / Another word for guerrilla — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.

Synonyms & similar words

insurgent guerilla irregular insurgent rebel partisan insurrectionist subversive revolutionary mutineer revolter agitator radical militant terrorist anarchist belligerent combatant fighter

Synonyms by register

Formal

insurgent rebel militant dissident

Informal

freedom fighter resistance fighter partisan

Literary

underground fighter irregular

Antonyms

regular conventional official state organized established professional

Common collocations

  • guerrilla warfare
  • guerrilla tactics
  • guerrilla group
  • guerrilla movement
  • guerrilla attack
  • guerrilla leader
  • guerrilla army

Word family

noun guerrilla
adjective guerrilla

Usage note

The term 'guerrilla' is often used informally to describe irregular fighters. While it can be neutral, it sometimes carries a connotation of being less organized or less legitimate than a conventional military force.

Example sentences

  1. The guerrilla fighters attacked the enemy camp at night.
  2. The guerrilla group set up a base in the mountains.
  3. The guerrillas used hit-and-run tactics to avoid capture.
  4. The government sent troops to fight the guerrilla insurgency.
  5. The guerrilla warfare lasted for years.

Quotes

  • The guerrilla must move amongst the people as a fish swims in the sea.
  • Guerrilla warfare is a people's warfare; an attempt to carry on war without the necessity of military strength.
  • The guerrilla fighter needs full help from the people of the area.

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