Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun insurgent

2 senses of insurgent

Sense 1
insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel -- (a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions))
       => revolutionist, revolutionary, subversive, subverter -- (a radical supporter of political or social revolution)
       => reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, meliorist -- (a disputant who advocates reform)

Sense 2
guerrilla, guerilla, irregular, insurgent -- (a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment)
       => warrior -- (someone engaged in or experienced in warfare)

Antonyms of adj insurgent

1 sense of insurgent

Sense 1
insurgent, seditious, subversive -- (in opposition to a civil authority or government)

INDIRECT (VIA disloyal) -> loyal -- (steadfast in allegiance or duty; "loyal subjects"; "loyal friends stood by him")

Similarity of adj insurgent

1 sense of insurgent

Sense 1
insurgent, seditious, subversive -- (in opposition to a civil authority or government)
       => disloyal (vs. loyal) -- (deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle; "disloyal aides revealed his indiscretions to the papers")