Guerrilla: alternatives and connections

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Guerrilla

An irregular mode of carrying on war, by the constant attacks of independent bands, adopted in the north of Spain during the Peninsular war.

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Warrior 76% connected

A man engaged or experienced in war, or in the military life; a soldier; a champion.

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Guerilla 92% connected

See Guerrilla.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Insurgent 92% connected

Rising in opposition to civil or political authority, or against an established government; insubordinate; rebellious.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Irregular 92% connected

Not regular; not conforming to a law, method, or usage recognized as the general rule; not according to common form; not conformable to nature, to th…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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