insurge

[ɪnˈsərdʒ]

insurge Definition

• 1. to rise up against an established authority or government
• 2. to surge in or into; to rush in; to invade

Using insurge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insurge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The citizens insurged against the corrupt government.

• Example

  The waves insurged upon the shore.

• Example

  The protesters insurged against the new law.

• Example

  The enemy troops insurged into the city.

insurge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insurge

• rebel
• revolt
• mutiny
• uprise
• rise up

Antonyms for insurge

• submit
• obey
• comply

Phrases with insurge

• insurge into

  to enter a place or situation in large numbers, especially in a way that is sudden and violent

  Example

  The enemy troops insurged into the city, causing chaos and destruction.

• insurge against

  to rebel or rise up against an established authority or government

  Example

  The citizens insurged against the corrupt government, demanding change and reform.

• insurge on

  to insist on having something, especially in a forceful or aggressive way

  Example

  He always insurges on getting his way, no matter what others think or say.

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Summary: insurge in Brief

'Insurge' [ɪnˈsərdʒ] means to rise up against an established authority or government, or to surge in or into a place or situation. It can be used in phrases like 'insurge into' and 'insurge against,' as well as 'insurge on,' which means to insist on having something. Synonyms include 'rebel' and 'revolt,' while antonyms include 'submit' and 'obey.'