guerrilla (Meaning)
guerrilla (n)
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
guerrilla (n.)
An irregular mode of carrying on war, by the constant attacks of independent bands, adopted in the north of Spain during the Peninsular war.
One who carries on, or assists in carrying on, irregular warfare; especially, a member of an independent band engaged in predatory excursions in war time.
guerrilla (a.)
Pertaining to, or engaged in, warfare carried on irregularly and by independent bands; as, a guerrilla party; guerrilla warfare.
Synonyms & Antonyms of guerrilla
Synonyms:
- minuteman
- rifleman
- man-at-arms
- cuirassier
- carabinier
- carabineer
- foot soldier
- reservist
- conscript
- doughboy
- spearman
- musketeer
- artilleryman
- gendarme
- GI
- dogface
- recruit
- gunner
- warhorse
- militiaman
- Continental
- mortarman
- grunt
- dragoon
- draftee
- cannoneer
- regular
- combatant
- archer
- crossbowman
- belligerent
- lancer
- servicewoman
- pikeman
- enrollee
- cavalier
- jarhead
- footman
- guardsman
- champion
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
guerrilla Sentence Examples
- The guerilla fighters ambushed the enemy convoy from the dense undergrowth.
- The rebel group's guerrilla tactics proved effective in disrupting enemy supply lines.
- The guerrilla commander was known for his stealth and cunning.
- The government forces launched a counter-guerrilla operation to suppress the insurgency.
- The guerrilla warfare tactics involved hit-and-run attacks and sabotage.
- The guerrilla forces operated in small and mobile units, making them difficult to track down.
- The guerrilla fighters used guerrilla warfare as a way to resist the oppressive regime.
- The government accused the rebel group of using guerrilla tactics to terrorize civilians.
- The guerrilla movement gained support from villagers who were disillusioned with the government.
- The guerrilla fighters fought with determination and resilience, despite the overwhelming odds they faced.
FAQs About the word guerrilla
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The guerilla fighters ambushed the enemy convoy from the dense undergrowth.
The rebel group's guerrilla tactics proved effective in disrupting enemy supply lines.
The guerrilla commander was known for his stealth and cunning.
The government forces launched a counter-guerrilla operation to suppress the insurgency.
