insurgent vs rebel

rebel vs insurgent

insurgent and rebel both are nouns.

insurgent is an adjective but rebel is not an adjective.

insurgent is not a verb while rebel is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
insurgent	Yes	Yes	No	No
rebel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, insurgent and rebel are synonyms defined as:

insurgent and rebel: a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

Other synonyms of insurgent include freedom fighter, insurrectionist.

insurgent (noun)	rebel (noun)
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)	a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment	someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

insurgent (adjective)	rebel (adjective)
in opposition to a civil authority or government

insurgent (verb)	rebel (verb)
	take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
	break with established customs

Difference between insurgent and rebel

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