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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rebellion revolt uprising mutiny riot insurrection guerrilla war resistance revolution subversion sedition disorder unrest turmoil chaos anarchy lawlessness violence militancy extremism radicalism terrorism sabotage subterfuge conspiracy rebellion rioting tumult upheaval commotion mayhem bedlam revolution upheaval.

    Meaning of Insurgency

    A state of revolt or rebellion against a government or authority, typically involving the use of violence or other forms of opposition.

    Definitions

    • A prolonged and organized violent rebellion or revolt, often involving guerrilla warfare, terrorism, or other forms of asymmetric warfare.

    Example Uses

    • The government struggled to quell the insurgency in the rural areas, where rebel groups had been active for years.
    • The insurgency was led by a charismatic leader who rallied support among the local population.
    • The country has been plagued by insurgency and terrorism for decades, making it a challenging place to do business.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    peace stability order calm tranquility serenity harmony concord cooperation obedience compliance conformity loyalty allegiance devotion duty lawfulness legitimacy authority control dominance supremacy sovereignty stability security.

    Related Nouns

    war conflict rebellion revolt uprising mutiny riot insurrection revolution resistance subversion sedition disorder unrest turmoil chaos anarchy violence militancy extremism terrorism sabotage subterfuge conspiracy rebellion rioting tumult upheaval commotion.

    Related Verbs

    rebel revolt rise mutiny riot resist subvert seduce deceive manipulate conspire plot plan organize coordinate attack fight battle clash confront defy disobey challenge protest demonstrate march rally.

    Related Adjectives

    violent militant extremist radical terrorist subversive seditious rebellious mutinous riotous resistant defiant disobedient disorderly turbulent chaotic anarchic lawless illegitimate unauthorized unconventional unorthodox revolutionary transformative.