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Guerrillas

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

Definition

Guerrillas are members of an irregular military force that fights a stronger enemy by sabotage and harassment.

Synonyms & similar words

guerilla guerrilla irregular insurgent rebels insurgents partisans militants fighters irregulars paramilitaries terrorists extremists radicals opposition opponents mutineers subversives revolutionaries separatists activists vigilantes marauders

Example sentences

  1. The guerrillas hid in the jungle and ambushed the enemy convoy.
  2. The government forces were unable to defeat the guerrillas.
  3. The guerrillas blew up the bridge to disrupt the enemy's supply lines.
  4. The people supported the guerrillas in their fight against oppression.
  5. The guerrillas used hit-and-run tactics to avoid direct confrontation.

Quotes

  • In war, the stronger overcomes the weaker. In guerrilla warfare, the weaker overcomes the stronger.
  • The guerrilla must move amongst the people as a fish swims in the sea.
  • A guerrilla war is not won by victories. It is a war of attrition.

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