rebel vs insurgent

insurgent vs rebel

rebel and insurgent both are nouns.

rebel is not an adjective while insurgent is an adjective.

rebel is a verb but insurgent is not a verb.

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

As nouns, rebel and insurgent are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of rebel include freedom fighter, insurrectionist.

rebel (noun)	insurgent (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)
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action	a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

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

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

Difference between rebel and insurgent

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