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Insurrectionary

usgb/ˌɪnsəˈrekʃəneri/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The word generally carries a negative tone because it implies violence and illegality in opposition to authorities. SlideThe government condemned the insurrectionary actions as threats to national stability.
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Often used to describe events in history where uprisings were significant, like during revolutions or civil wars. SlideThe history books detailed the insurrectionary movements that led to the country's independence.
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It implies a serious, determined effort to challenge authority, not a minor or peaceful protest. SlideThe insurrectionary forces seized the capital in a bold move against the regime.