insurrectionary

[in-suh-rek-shuh-ner-ee] / ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃəˌnɛr i /

NOUN

rebel

Synonyms

WEAK

agitator anarchist antagonist apostate demagogue deserter disectarian dissenter experientialist experimenter frondeur guerrilla heretic iconoclast independent individualist innovator insurgent insurrectionist malcontent mutineer nihilist nonconformist opponent overthrower recreant renegade resistance revolter revolutionary revolutionist rioter schismatic secessionist seditionist separatist subverter traitor turncoat

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"The defendant is deemed to have played a significant role in the insurrectionary acts of Yoon and others by ensuring, at least formally, compliance with the procedural requirement," Judge Lee said in a televised sentencing.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

He added that Tchiroma Bakary's "accomplices responsible for an insurrectionary plan" will also face legal action.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

It is doing so again with “Gordon Matta-Clark: Anarchitect,” a streamlined exhibition of the work of this insurrectionary artist.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2018

It would sequester Warren and her valuable insurrectionary skills into the office of a deputy.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2016

All of the late insurrectionary States excepting Texas, whose convention did not meet until the following March, had elected senators and representatives.

From The Struggle between President Johnson and Congress over Reconstruction by Chadsey, Charles Ernest

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