Insurgent (Adjective)
Meaning
In opposition to a civil authority or government.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city was plagued by an insurgent group that opposed the new government and sought to overthrow it.
- Insurgent activity increased in the region after the government imposed harsh new taxes on rural communities.
- The leader of the insurgent movement called for an end to violence and a return to peaceful negotiations with the government.
- After years of fighting, the insurgent forces finally achieved a significant victory against the government troops.
- The government cracked down on insurgent groups, labeling them as terrorists and rounding up suspected members.