Synonyms for

Renegade

Verb / ˈrenʌˌgeɪd / Another word for renegade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who has abandoned their religious or political beliefs or principles

Synonyms & similar words

turncoat deserter recreant apostate ratter rebel rebel traitor defector dissident deserter turncoat radical insurgent mutineer iconoclast heretic apostate maverick outlaw nonconformist subversive anarchist revolutionary separatist insurrectionist

Synonyms by register

Formal

defector insurgent dissenter rebel

Informal

outlaw maverick mutineer rogue

Literary

apostate heretic iconoclast

Antonyms

loyalist conformist obedient follower disciplined staunch patriotic

Common collocations

  • a lone renegade
  • a notorious renegade
  • renegade group
  • renegade faction
  • renegade agent
  • renegade scientist
  • renegade politician

Word family

noun renegade
adjective renegade

Usage note

Renegade typically refers to someone who abandons a group, cause, or principle, often in a way that is seen as betrayal. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The renegade soldier betrayed his country and joined the enemy.
  2. The renegade politician was expelled from his party for his views.
  3. The renegade artist refused to follow traditional styles and created his own unique pieces.
  4. The renegade teacher quit her job and started her own school with a different curriculum.
  5. The renegade group of students protested against the school's dress code policy.

Quotes

  • A renegade is someone who sacrifices allegiance to his friends for his principles.
  • The renegade who had opposed the emperor's dictatorship was eventually captured and executed.
  • The great renegade of history is Luther.

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