Synonyms for

Insurgency

Verb / ˌɪˈnsɜ:dʒʌnsi: / Another word for insurgency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Insurgency is a rebellion against a government or authority, often by a group of people who want to create their own government.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

rebellion uprising mutiny sedition

Informal

revolt riot uproar trouble

Literary

insurrection insubordination defiance

Antonyms

loyalty obedience submission peace calm order conformity allegiance

Common collocations

  • armed insurgency
  • guerrilla insurgency
  • political insurgency
  • suppress an insurgency
  • fight an insurgency
  • counter insurgency
  • emerging insurgency
  • nascent insurgency

Word family

noun insurgency
verb insurge
adjective insurgent

Usage note

Insurgency refers specifically to organized resistance against an established authority, often involving armed conflict. It is a formal term and should not be confused with general unrest or protest.

Example sentences

  1. The insurgency was led by a group of rebels who wanted to overthrow the government.
  2. The government sent troops to fight against the insurgency.
  3. The insurgency lasted for many years before it was finally defeated.
  4. The rebels used guerrilla tactics to fight the insurgency.
  5. The insurgency caused a lot of damage to the country's infrastructure.

Quotes

  • The insurgency is not a problem of money. It's a problem of ideology.
  • The only way to deal with an insurgency is to get the people on your side.
  • The insurgency is like a virus that spreads from one person to another.

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