Synonyms of recreant
120 similar words
Another word for recreant is double-dealing. Other synonyms of recreant are double-crossing, double-faced, double-hearted, false-hearted and hollow-hearted.
Synonyms and similar words for recreant
adjectiveHaving admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
- beatenDefeated.
- overcomeThat has been overcome, prevailed over.
- subjugated
- vanquishedDefeated.
- foiledHaving a foil.
- bested
- brokenCompletely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
- confoundedDefeated, thwarted.
- conquered
- defeatedSubjugated, beaten, overcome.
- licked slangUtterly beaten.
- overpowered
- pwned slang
- rekt slang
- routedDecisively beaten or defeated.
- stonkered AustraliaBeaten, defeated; exhausted.
- thwartedFrustrated, obstructed or prevented.
- undoneRuined; brought to nought.
- worstedDefeated, overcome.
- wrecked slangHaving been put in a dreadful or embarrassing situation; can range from being pwned in a game to being utterly defeated...
adjectiveUnfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.
- guiledArmed with deceit; treacherous.
- proditoriousTreacherous, traitorous.
- trothlessUntrustworthy, treacherous.
- bookyTreacherous, snitchy, not trustworthy.
- dastardlyTreacherous; given to backstabbing.
- disloyalNot loyal, without loyalty.
- double-crossingWhich double-crosses.
- double-dealingCheating, dishonest; treacherous.
- double-facedDeceitful; hypocritical; treacherous.
- double-heartedTreacherous.
- doubleheartedDeceitful; treacherous; double-crossing.
- faithlessNot true to allegiance, duty, or vows.
- false
- false-heartedDisloyal, perfidious.
- guilefulFull of guile; treacherously deceptive.
- hollow-heartedInsincere; deceitful; treacherous; hypocritical.
- infidelitousUnfaithful.
- JudaslikeResembling or characteristic of Judas Iscariot; traitorous.
- JudaslyJudaslike; traitorous.
- nonfaithfulNot faithful.
- perfidiousOf, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance.
- Punic figurativelyPerfidious, treacherous, faithless.
- ratlikeResembling or characteristic of a rat, whether physically or (in behavioral terms) cunning, disloyal, or cowardly.
- renegadeDeserting, treacherous, disloyal.
- reptilian figurativelyCold-blooded, treacherous, unavoidably selfish and hostile.
- traitorishTraitorly; treasonous.
- traitorlikeTraitorly.
- traitorlyLike a traitor; traitorous.
- traitorousCharacteristic of a traitor; disloyal.
- traitorsomeCharacteristic of a traitor; traitorous.
- treacherous
- treachersomeCharacterised or marked by treachery; treacherous.
- unfaithfulNot keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful.
- unlealDisloyal.
- unloyalNot loyal.
- unsteadfastNot steadfast; wavering, unfaithful.
- untrueNot faithful or loyal.
- viperishSpiteful; treacherous.
- viperousVenomous, malicious or treacherous.
- disleal obsoleteDisloyal; perfidious.
- falseheart obsoleteSynonym of false-hearted.
- illoyal obsoleteDisloyal.
- insidious nonstandardTreacherous.
- proditory obsoleteTreacherous, traitorous.
- reptitious figuratively, obsoleteSynonym of reptilian: reptilelike, (figuratively) cold-blooded, treacherous.
- swike dialectal, obsoleteDeceitful; treacherous.
nounSomebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
- apostateOne who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.
- cowardA person who lacks courage.
- deserter
- poltroonAn ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.
- turncoatA traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
- backstabberA traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back...
- betrayerSomeone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
- double-crosserOne who double-crosses; a traitor.
- quislingA traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
- ratA person who is known for betrayal.
- ratter
- serpentA person who is subtle, malicious, treacherous, or deceiving.
- snakeA person who acts deceitfully for personal or social gain; a treacherous person.
- snake in the grassA hidden enemy.
- traitorOne who betrays any confidence or trust.
- treasonistOne who commits treason.
- wolf in sheep's clothingSomeone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
- bottler slang
- candy-ass slangA cowardly or timid person; a wimp.
- candy-arse Ireland, UK
- chicken slangA coward.
- chicken liver slang
- chickenshit
- cocktail UK, slang
- cowardy custard slangA coward; a timid or fearful person.
- cravenA coward.
- dog
- fraidy catSynonym of scaredy-cat (“coward”).
- funker
- gutless wonder slangOne who lacks guts or courage; a coward.
- invertebrate informalA spineless person; a coward.
- lizard
- milquetoastA person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
- nancyAn effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
- nidget
- piece of crapSynonym of piece of shit.
- piece of shit
- pisspantsAn objectionable or cowardly person.
- pullet slang
- punk
- pussy slang, vulgarA coward; a weakling; an ineffectual, timid, weak-spirited, or pathetic person.
- pussyhole
- quiche-eater
- scaredy cat
- scaredy pantsSynonym of scaredy-cat.
- shithouse Ireland, UKA coward; one who is overly fearful or timid.
- sissy
- sluggard
- snoolAn abject, cowardly person who submits tamely to others.
- sook slang
- weak sister US
- wheyfaceOne who is pale, as from fear; a coward.
- yellow belly slang
- yellow back slangA coward.
Meaning of recreant
- adjective Having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
- adjective Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.
- noun Somebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
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Questions about synonyms of recreant
- What is another word for recreant?
- Recreant has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as double-dealing, double-crossing, double-faced, double-hearted, false-hearted, hollow-hearted, renegade and untrue.
- What does recreant mean?
- Recreant means having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
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