guerrilla

/ˌɡeɪˈriːə/ gā-REE-ə

Definitions

1. noun

a person or group engaged in guerrilla warfare, typically using hit-and-run tactics and mobility to avoid the enemy.

“The government struggled to combat the guerrilla forces in the countryside.”

2. noun

a sudden or unexpected attack, often using surprise or stealth.

“The guerrilla attack on the city caught the defenders off guard.”

3. noun

an unconventional or innovative approach to a problem or challenge.

“The company used guerrilla marketing to promote their new product.”

4. verb

to engage in or use guerrilla tactics, especially in warfare.

“The rebels guerrilla against the government’s forces.”

Synonyms

  • insurgent
  • militant
  • partisan
  • revolutionary

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • conventional
  • mainstream