apositic

/əˈpɒsɪtɪk/ or /əˈpɒsɪtɪk/ (US) /əˈpɒsɪtɪk/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is averse to or refuses to fight, especially in a military context.

“The apositic soldier was court-martialed for refusing to engage the enemy.”

Synonyms

  • deserter
  • shirker

Antonyms

  • fighter
  • soldier