Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recreant
adjective / noun
/ˈrek.ri.ənt/
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Definition
A coward or someone who is unfaithful to a belief or loyalty.
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Examples
- The recreant soldier fled the battlefield, abandoning his comrades.
- Her recreant actions led many to question her integrity.
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Meaning
The term ‘recreant’ refers to a person who lacks courage and may also denote someone who betrays their principles or commitments.
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Synonyms
- coward
- traitor
- craven
- turncoat