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Synonyms of runagate

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

Synonyms and similar words for runagate

nounA deserter, renegade or apostate.

  • turncoatA traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
  • withersakeAn apostate or perfidious renegade.
  • apostateOne who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.
  • balimbingA turncoat; one who defects to the other side in politics; one who switches political parties.
  • butterflyParty switcher; turncoat.
  • defectorOne who defects.
  • 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 runagate

  1. noun A deserter, renegade or apostate.
  2. noun A fugitive; a runaway.

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Questions about synonyms of runagate

What is another word for runagate?
Runagate has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as traitor, defector, turncoat, apostate and balimbing.
What does runagate mean?
Runagate means a deserter, renegade or apostate.

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