Synonyms of defector

nounOne who defects.

• apostateOne who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• withersake archaicAn apostate or perfidious renegade.