Synonyms for

Militants

Verb / ˈmɪlʌtʌnts / Another word for militants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Militants are people who are willing to use force or violence to achieve their goals, especially in a political or religious conflict.

Synonyms & similar words

militant activist radicals extremists fanatics zealots fighters rebels insurgents guerrillas terrorists activists revolutionaries radicalists subversives dissidents agitators protesters militaries soldiers combatants warriors

Synonyms by register

Formal

insurgents rebels guerrillas activists

Informal

fighters troublemakers radicals

Literary

zealots firebrands

Antonyms

pacifists peacemakers diplomats negotiators moderates conciliators

Common collocations

  • armed militants
  • political militants
  • extremist militants
  • militants attacked
  • militants clashed
  • militants captured
  • militants group

Word family

noun militant
adjective militant

Usage note

Militants generally refers to individuals or groups engaged in armed struggle or aggressive activism, often with a political or ideological goal. It carries a strong connotation of aggression and potential violence.

Example sentences

  1. The militants attacked the village and killed many people.
  2. The government is fighting against the militants to protect the citizens.
  3. The militants are demanding freedom and justice for their people.
  4. The militants are using bombs and guns to achieve their goals.
  5. The militants are a threat to the security of the country.

Quotes

  • The militants have no respect for human life.
  • The militants are a cancer that needs to be eradicated.
  • The militants are a danger to the world.

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