insurgent

nounCommon GRE wordMore I words

a person who rises in revolt against authority

In a sentence

Insurgent in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing insurgent in a sentence.

The insurgents seized the radio station during the night.

Synonyms

rebelrevolutionarymutineerinsurrectionist

Antonyms

loyalistsupporter

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Insurgent (noun) means a person who rises in revolt against authority

Here is insurgent used in an example sentence: "The insurgents seized the radio station during the night."

Common synonyms for insurgent include rebel, revolutionary, mutineer, insurrectionist.

Antonyms of insurgent include loyalist, supporter.

Insurgent is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.