infidel

/ɪnˈfaɪdəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially one who rejects the principles of Islam.

“The government declared the group an infidel organization and prohibited its activities.”

2. adjective

Disloyal or unfaithful, especially to a country or its government.

“The former official was charged as an infidel for leaking classified information to the press.”

3. verb

To betray the trust or loyalty of a country, its government, or a particular group.

“The politician was accused of infideling his country by accepting bribes from foreign powers.”

Synonyms

  • apostate
  • heretic
  • reprobate

Antonyms

  • believer
  • devout
  • loyalist