Guerilla Force (Noun)
Meaning
An irregular armed force that fights by sabotage and harassment; often rural and organized in large groups.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The country was plagued by a powerful guerrilla force that waged war against the government for decades, employing tactics like ambushes and sabotage.
- A well-organized guerrilla force made up of local tribesmen resisted the invasion by hiding in the mountains and conducting hit-and-run attacks on enemy patrols.
- After years of trying to suppress the insurgency, the military still struggled to quash the elusive guerrilla force that operated deep in the countryside.
- To fight against the superior military force, the rebel group decided to transition into a guerrilla force that used covert operations to undermine their opponents.
- Funding from outside powers enabled the guerrilla force to build its capabilities, adding drone warfare to its traditional repertoire of sniper fire and mine planting.