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insurrectionary
Synonyms and Antonyms of insurrectionary
taking part in a rebellion a small insurrectionary force that was soundly defeated by the loyalists Synonyms insurgent, rebellious, mutinous, revolutionaryRelated Words seditious, traitorous, treacherous, treasonous; agitating, demagogic, rabble-rousing; defiant, disobedient, insubordinate, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, restive, ungovernable, unrulyNear Antonyms constant, devoted, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, true, true-blue; compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable
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insurrectionary
Synonyms and Antonyms of insurrectionary
a person who rises up against authority only a small band of insurrectionaries who were willing to stand up to the dictator Synonyms insurgent, rebel, insurrectionist, mutineer, red, revolter, revolutionary, revolutionistRelated Words challenger, defier, insubordinate, oppositionist, recusant, refuser, resistant, resister; anarch, anarchist; discontent, extremist, malcontent, radicalNear Antonyms loyalist, patriot, supporter; counterinsurgent, counterrevolutionary, counterrevolutionist
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