renegue

/ˈrɛnɪɡeɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who has deserted or defected from an organization, especially a military or political group, and often becomes an opponent.

“The former soldier became a renegade after he disagreed with the group’s new leadership.”

2. verb

to desert or defect from an organization, especially a military or political group.

“The politician’s advisors accused him of reneging on his campaign promises.”

Synonyms

  • defector
  • deserter

Antonyms

  • loyalist
  • supporter