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Synonyms of apostate

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Another word for apostate is traitor. Other synonyms of apostate are defector, turncoat and deconvert.

Synonyms and similar words for apostate

nounA person who has renounced a religion or faith.

nounOne who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.

  • recreantSomebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
  • turncoatA traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
  • balimbingA turncoat; one who defects to the other side in politics; one who switches political parties.
  • butterflyParty switcher; turncoat.
  • defectorOne who defects.
  • runagateA deserter, renegade or apostate.
  • traitorSomeone who takes arms and levies war against their country; or one who aids an enemy in conquering their country.
  • changeling archaic, figurativelyA person apt to change their loyalty or thinking; a waverer.
  • transfuge datedA turncoat.
  • turncloak rareTurncoat.
  • turntippet obsoleteA traitor; a defector; a renegade.

Meaning of apostate

  1. adjective Guilty of apostasy.
  2. noun A person who has renounced a religion or faith.
  3. noun One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.

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Questions about synonyms of apostate

What is another word for apostate?
Apostate has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as traitor, defector, turncoat and deconvert.
What does apostate mean?
Apostate means guilty of apostasy.

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