insurgent

(in-sur-gent) 3 syllables

Definition


noun.
one who takes part in forcible opposition to the constituted authorities of a place;
adjective.
in opposition to a civil authority or government

Example Sentence

The insurgent leader was captured.

Synonyms

insurrectionist; freedom fighter; rebel

Antonyms

peacemaker

Rhymes

  • sergent
  • urgent

  • convergent
  • detergent
  • divergent
  • emergent
  • insurgent
  • resurgent